Childcare Program Manager (Chuck Bailey)

Job Category: Exempt

Requisition Number: CHILD001136

- Posted : October 23, 2026
- Full-Time
- On-site

Locations

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Surrey, BC V3T0G4, CAN

Description

Be a Founding Leader in a New Métis and Indigenous-Focused Childcare Centre

Métis Family Services, in partnership with MNBC, is excited to launch a brand-new childcare centre at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre in Surrey, BC, one that is deeply rooted in Métis and Indigenous culture, values, and community. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Childcare Program Manager to lead this important initiative and help shape a nurturing, culturally safe, and trauma-informed setting for children and families.

This is a unique chance to put your mark on something meaningful from the very beginning. As the Childcare Program Manager, you’ll play a central role in:

- Defining the vision and programming of the centre, with a strong emphasis on Métis and Indigenous culture and community.
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures that reflect cultural safety and trauma-informed practices.
- Building and leading a dedicated team, including hiring, mentoring, and supporting Early Childhood Educators and Assistants.
- Overseeing day-to-day operations, including licensing, compliance, facility management, and program delivery.
- Managing business operations, including budgeting, staffing plans, and human resources.

Reports to: You’ll report to the Senior Manager of Early Years and Childcare and the Director of Business Development, and work closely with the community to ensure the centre is a welcoming, inclusive,



and enriching space for all.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

4. Community & Collaboration

- Build strong partnerships with community organizations and funders.
- Lead team meetings and contribute to leadership initiatives.
- Ensure program delivery meets funding requirements.
- Communicate effectively with families, staff, and stakeholders.
- Maintain client confidentiality and provide regular reports to leadership.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

- Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate and a license to practice from the B.C. Early Childhood Educator Registry, Infant Toddler and Special Needs certification required.
- Five (5) years of recent related experience, managing a childcare facility or a combination of relevant experience.
- Strong working knowledge of child development and childcare programming, related legislation (the Community Care Facilities Act), regulations and policies related to childcare in BC.
- Working knowledge of BC Early Learning Framework (ELF), Indigenous Early Learning Framework (IEFL) and Métis Early Learning and Childcare Framework.
- Working knowledge of case management principles and practices: file documentation, security, confidentiality, mandatory reporting controls, screening procedures, and trauma-informed approaches.




- Working knowledge of pedagogical narration.
- Working knowledge and experience including children with support needs to fully participate in early learning programs and activities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Métis and Indigenous history, cultural practices, traditions, teachings, stories, language, traditional foods & medicines, and experiences particular to Métis people across Canada.
- Knowledge and experience in budgeting, cost estimating and fiscal management principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of the Child, Family & Community Services Act, specifically section 13 child protection concerns.
- Computer knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft office suite.

Other Requirements:

- Required to use own vehicle. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract and a reliable and safe vehicle.
- Subject to a positive reference check.
- Successful completion of security screening requirements of Métis Family Services, which includes a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, police record checks, enhanced security screening and degree verification.
- Satisfactory proof of legal authorization to work in Canada

Core Competencies:

Indigenous Relations Behavioural Competencies

- Cultural Agility is the ability to work respectfully, knowledgeably, and effectively with Indigenous people. It is noticing and readily adapting to cultural uniqueness in order to create a sense of safety for all. It is openness to unfamiliar experiences, transforming feelings of nervousness or anxiety into curiosity and

📌 Childcare Program Manager (Canada)
🏢 GATHERING THE CIRCLE SOCIETY
📍 Canada