Activity Worker

Activity Worker - Nobody's Perfect Parenting

Date : December 10, 2025

Competition Number : 208-25/26

Location : Lumby, BC

BGC Okanagan is hiring an Activity Worker for our Nobody's Perfect Parenting (NPP) program in Lumby, BC. In this role, you will create a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children while their caregivers participate in the program. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting families, enjoys playful and age-appropriate activities, and values contributing to a positive learning experience for both children and parents. By providing quality care and engaging programming, you help caregivers focus fully on their personal growth and well-being.

The Nobody's Perfect Parenting program is offered annually. This is a part-time, term position running for 5 weeks, from January 14 to February 18, 2026 .

Here's what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates community-based recreational, social, and/or educational activities to meet clients' needs.
• Encourages and supports client participation by providing guidance and instruction.
• Monitors and observes client behaviour and reports concerns to the supervisor as required.
• Provides skill-building support, including life and social skills, while modeling appropriate behaviour.
• Ensures client safety and responds to emergencies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development and implementation of individual activity plans.
• Accompany and/or transport clients to activities as required.
• Administers medication in accordance with established guidelines, procedures, and instructions.
• Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
  Maintains effective communication and liaison with clients' families, community service providers, and other professionals.

Qualifications:

• Certificate in a related human / social service field or recreation course, or 20-hour Responsible Adult training
• Six (6) months of recent related experience
• Current First Aid and Food Safe certificates (or willingness to obtain)
• Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check
• Class 4 driver's licence
  Must be at least 19 years of age (as per Provincial Licensing Standards)

Hours:

• 2 hours per week while the program is operating
• Dates: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18
• Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Rate of Pay: $24.97 per hour

Closing Date: December 18, 2025

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you're legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.