Island Métis Family & Community Services Society (“IMFCSS”) provides a variety of support programs to Métis children and families living in the greater Victoria area. The Island Métis Child Care Centre incorporates culturally relevant, Métis-specific programming including local Elders, Culture Keepers and community members with 41 new licensed child care spaces. Currently, IMFCSS is accepting employment applications for the following position.

Early Childhood Educator

(Full-Time, Permanent Position)

Qualifications:

- Valid ECE BC license to
- Valid Childcare First Aid Certificate (and CPR).
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse families and population including: Elders, Métis community members and agencies, with a client/family-centered approach.
- Clear criminal record
- Three written current
- Up to date immunization
- Experience with providing care to children with diverse abilities

Experience:

- Strong team
- Six months experience working with children in a group care
- Knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and child growth and
- Experience planning programs, implementation and evaluation through pedagogical
- Strong verbal communication
- Knowledge of Métis and other Indigenous Cultural Practices and traditions an

Perks:

- Vacation: 15 vacation days a
- Sick Leave: 12 sick days per




- Participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Municipal Pension
- Medical Services
- Optional Extended Health & Dental
- Professional development
- Closed all statutory
- Accessible
- New, beautiful, natural

Location:

- Island Métis Child Care Center located at 1581 Church Avenue, Victoria.

Schedule of work is 37.5 hours per week, performed Monday to Friday within the hours of 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. Schedule to be set in collaboration with the Child Care Manager and based on program need. Hourly rate at $27.00 per hour and entitled to the $6.00 an hour Early Childhood Educator – Wage Enhancement Equivalent only if the employee holds a valid Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate.

In accordance with Section 41 of the Human Rights Act, preference may be given to persons of Métis ancestry. This position is open to male, female and gender diverse applicants.

A complete Job Description can be provided upon request.

Interested people are invited to submit a cover letter and resume as a single document (PDF or Word file), clearly outlining how they meet all of the above qualifications for this position to:

Paulina Galván

Island Métis Family & Community Services Society 345 Wale Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6X2

Telephone: (phone hidden) Email: [email protected]

This posting is open until the position is filled.

📌 Island Métis Family & Community Services Society – Early Childhood Educator (Victoria)
🏢 Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia
📍 Victoria