Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator - Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)

Date Posted: November 24, 2025

Competition Number: 195-25/26

Location: Penticton, BC

BGC Okanagan is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) by strengthening connections that help families with young children thrive. In this role, you will identify key stakeholders, monitor emerging community needs, promote local family services, and contribute to early childhood development initiatives. Using a population-health approach, you'll foster broad community engagement and ensure that families help shape program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

The successful candidate will also support the Community Kitchen, working 21 hours per week in the Program Coordinator role and 8 hours per month in the community kitchen.

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
• Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
• Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge
• A comprehensive benefits plan

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:

• Plan and develop the CAPC program with the supervisor, including implementing activities and special events.
• Develop and monitor a community-service framework; consult with local service providers; and collaborate on the design and delivery of supports.
• Promote services for families facing risk, partner with agencies to deliver group education, and ensure families can access appropriate supports.
• Participate in evaluation activities, adjust programming based on community feedback, and support continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations, ensuring facilities, equipment, guidelines, and licensing requirements are met.
• Supervise program staff by assigning work, providing feedback, conducting evaluations, scheduling staff, and supporting recruitment and training of staff, volunteers, and students.
• Monitors and authorizes program expenditures and maintains financial records in accordance with established procedures. Prepare the program budget for submission and presentation to senior management.
• Promote the program through outreach, promotional materials, and community events.
• Liaise with community partners to coordinate services, make referrals, and represent the program externally.
• Maintain records, track statistics, and prepare required reports.
• Attend regional training, and complete tasks assigned by leadership

Qualifications:

• Diploma in a related human/social service field
• Minimum of three (3) years recent related experience, including one (1) year supervisory or administrative experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Information:

• This position is open to all applicants.
• Union membership is required

Hours:

• 21 hours per week – Program Coordinator role
• 8 hours per month – Community Kitchen

Rate of Pay: $33.77 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

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.