Childcare Resource & Referral Worker (2 Part-Time Positions: Fort St. John & Dawson Creek)

South Peace Community Resources Society

Childcare Resource & Referral Program | Grid Level 11 | Part-Time

Wage: $27.54/hour (per Collective Agreement)

Closing Date: October 22, 2026

About South Peace Community Resources Society

SPCRS is a nonprofit community social services organization serving the South Peace region. Our programs include counselling and victim services, specialized housing, children and family services, and community advocacy, all built around the belief that everyone deserves support, dignity, and a chance to thrive.

About the Role

Our Childcare Resource & Referral (CCRR) program is hiring two part time Childcare Resource & Referral Workers, one in Fort St. John and one in Dawson Creek. Reporting to the Department Manager, you’ll help deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate programming and connect families, caregivers, and childcare providers with quality childcare resources in their community.

You may apply for one or both positions. Please quote the competition number for each position you’re applying to.

Position 1: Fort St. John (Competition #2122)

Hours: 6–10 hours/week, Thursdays & Fridays

Thursdays (up to 5 hours) focus on program preparation, resource organization, and event support. Fridays (up to 5 hours) cover cleanup after evening programming and event wrap-up. Hours may be adjusted based on program and event needs.

What you’ll do

- Prepare program materials and organize CCRR resources ahead of programming and events
- Support the delivery of CCRR programming and special events
- Clean up and wrap up following evening programming and events
- Provide backup support during evening programming when regular staff are unavailable
- Help plan and deliver a Stay & Play program for Fort St. John families




- Help maintain the CCRR lending library and keep accurate records

Position 2: Dawson Creek (Competition #2123) Hours: Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (occasionally to 1:00 p.m.) and Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

You’ll help plan, prepare, deliver, and clean up our weekly Wednesday playgroup and Saturday Openings.

What you’ll do

- Prepare materials and plan developmentally appropriate activities for playgroups and Saturday Openings
- Set up and clean up program spaces before and after each session
- Facilitate playgroup activities and support the delivery and supervision of Saturday Openings
- Build friendly, supportive relationships with children, families, and caregivers
- Help maintain the CCRR lending library, including organizing resources and equipment
- Assist with community outreach and special events as required

Both positions also:

- Share information and resources with families, caregivers, and childcare providers, and help answer questions about childcare services

What You Bring (Both Positions)

- An Early Childhood Education Diploma and 2 years’ experience in a supervised setting serving children, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working with children and families, and an understanding of child development and inclusive practices
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with families, childcare providers, professionals, and colleagues




- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of local communities and resources in Fort St. John or Dawson Creek, and an understanding of diverse cultures, particularly Indigenous communities
- Experience preparing reports and maintaining records, and proficiency with computers and relevant software
- The ability to plan and assist with workshops, presentations, and community events
- Strong leadership abilities and the ability to mediate conflict professionally
- A commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and professional standards
- Valid driver’s licence, Child Safe First Aid and Child CPR, WHMIS, FoodSafe, CPI certification, and Diversity Training

Why You’ll Love Working Here

- Meaningful work that helps families in your community access quality childcare and resources
- Union wages and protections under the BCGEU/CSSEA Collective Agreement
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- Part-time hours, with a predictable Wednesday/Saturday schedule in Dawson Creek and flexible Thursday/Friday hours in Fort St. John

Ready to Apply? Please submit your resume, quoting Competition #2122 (Fort St. John) and/or Competition #2123 (Dawson Creek), to:

Tallulah McCullough, Human Resources Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Mail: P.O. Box 713 (10110 - 13th Street), Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H7

Fax: (250) 782-4167

SPCRS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. These positions require union membership.

Pay: $27.54 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 10.0 per week

Perks

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Childcare Resource & Referral Worker - Fort St John ( 2122) & Dawson Creek ( 2123)
🏢 South Peace Community Resource Society
📍 Dawson Creek