Staff - Union

Job Category BCGEU Okanagan Childcare Job Profile

BCGEU OK Salaried - Early Childhood Educator Job Title

Early Childhood Educator Department

UBCO | Administration | Child Care Compensation Range

$4,587.36 - $4,772.69 CAD Monthly Posting End Date

August 20, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks Job End Date

Ongoing Additional Information

$4 Wage Enhancement is additional to the posted salary B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) Membership: This is a unionized workplace, which is covered by a collective agreement. Union dues will be subtracted from each pay cheque. UBC Okanagan Child Care- Early Childhood Educator (Full Time) Starts at 4 weeks paid vacation + additional 3 days between Boxing Day and News Year's Day Benefits begin immediately upon hire (employer paid) Professional & Educational development funds Working for UBC Are you looking for a career with a great work-life balance? We are currently recruiting energetic and passionate people for our UBC Okanagan Child Care Centre. We pride ourselves in having a dynamic workplace culture, great pay & benefits, and opportunities for career development. Here are some of the reasons why UBC is one of BC's Top Employers: Top Employer

UBC / University of British Columbia (canadastop100.com) Benefits

Employer paid extended health and dental benefits Generous paid vacation + additional Christmas time off UBC pension UBC tuition waiver (for you or a dependent) Professional Development funds Community corporate discounts 50% discount of monthly bus/transit pass Who are you?

You bring energy and a welcoming spirit.



You build meaningful relationships with children and support their unique strengths and needs. You are excited to join a university community and connect with students, faculty, and staff. You are comfortable working independently and in a team-oriented environment. You are organized, patient, and thoughtful, exercising sound judgment in all situations. You approach challenges creatively and positively leading to effective solutions. You are a qualified Early Childhood Educator with current BC ECE certification, current Emergency Child Care First Aid certification, and a clear Criminal Record Check. We are currently recruiting an ECE to join our Child Care team at our Okanagan Campus. This position requires planning and implementing a safe and rich early care and learning environment for the children within a licensed group childcare setting in culturally diverse communities. Educators must be able to adapt to diverse approaches and early childhood pedagogies as led by the individual childcare programs. ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

Educators work closely with a team of other Early Childhood Educators and receive daily direction from the Senior Early Childhood Educator. Reports directly to Program Manager. This position works within the policies of UBC Okanagan CCS and in partnership with the Educators and the parents and guardians of the children enrolled in the program. WORK PERFORMED





Engages with the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and collaborates together with the other Educators in constructing a creative and inclusive early care and learning environment, thus supporting each child's emerging abilities. Builds a meaningful relationship with all children and maintains an environment respectful of children's strengths and needs Participates in all aspects of the program including routines and transitions Models curiosity and celebration of diversity among the children and families and the cultural groups they represent Directly supervises children using multiple strategies including observation and positive guidance techniques Protects and respects the rights of children and the determination of appropriate interventions to ensure the protection of those rights Recognizes, documents and takes appropriate action in the case of suspected abuse, illness or accidental, ensuring serious incidences are reported to the appropriate authorities and all required documentation is completed Promotes the health and safety of all children including ensuring safe food practices and routine infectious control practices are followed Engages in reflective practice that includes observation and interpretation of individual children's activities Creates and maintains respectful, meaningful and professional relationships with families that reflect the role of the Educator and honour parents and guardians as the primary caregivers. Accommodates where possible parents'/guardians' requests for daily care routines within the context of a licensed group care facility Shares information about children's progress and the program with parents/guardians Attends parent meetings Attends family functions organized by the Program Manager with the goal of sharing information and supporti

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Winnipeg)
🏢 UBC
📍 Winnipeg