Posting Date: September 22, 2026
Start Date: As Soon As Possible

- Open until suitable candidate is found

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The Fairfield Gonzales Community Association (FGCA) is recruiting for an
independent, curious and collaborative individual ECE to join our fantastic Early Years Team. The
successful individual will be part of a agile team that is responsible for the oversight children
aged 10m-5 years in an outdoor focused program.

Why should you apply?

- Top industry pay & great benefits
- Dedicated time off the floor for program/pedagogy planning
- Above ratio staffing in small programs; 3 full-time ECEs plus 1 Support ECE
- Family oriented work culture that supports a healthy work-life balance

Compensation and schedule:

- ECE Classification wage range: $33.80-$35.35/hour ~Including BC WE & dependent on

education & experience
- Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation + 1 week of paid closure during the winter break (4 weeks

total).
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5-8-hour shifts scheduled between

7:30am & 5:30pm
- Benefits: RRSP matching, extended health & dental (70% Employer paid) & paid sick

time (15 days/yr)

Program Details:

- Location: 1330 Fairfield Road
- Outdoor program: 4-6 hours of the day is spent outdoors on our beautiful grounds.




- Our Early Years programs close 3 times a year for 1 week, 5 days for professional

development days & has 5 early dismissal days per year for staff meetings

Requirements: Responsibilities:

• ECE license to practice (ECE-IT license to • Work in-ratio with a group of up to 16
practice an asset but not a requirement) children, alongside fellow ECE’s

• Experience working in licensed childcare • A propensity for flexibility and a desire to
setting with children ages 10m-5yrs motivate fellow colleagues

• Demonstrated ability creating a safe and • Attend all scheduled professional
inclusive childcare environment development days & staff meetings

• Ability to work outdoors for extended • Communicate with parents & colleagues
periods of time & lift 20-30lbs daily in order to create an open and

- Must hold a valid Standard First Aid and cooperative environment

CPR (C) • Follow the BC Early Learning Framework

Shortlisted individuals can expect the following stages of recruitment:

1. Apply by emailing resume & cover letter to [email protected]
2. In-person interview
3. Check references & certifications
4. In-person meet & greet with the team & facility tour
5. Offer of employment

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Fairfield)
🏢 Fairfield Gonzales Community Association
📍 Fairfield