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Heron School Aged Care at Mitchell Elementary; this summer camp takes public transit daily for field trips throughout Richmond.

Accepting Applications: Posted Until Filled

Contract Start Date / End Date: 8 weeks between June 29 - August 28, 2025.

How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to information@ssocc.ca

Hours of Work

• 35 hours per week, falling between 8:00 - 4:30 Monday- Friday.

• Position begins on June 29 and ends August 28

Compensation

20.00 / hour + 4% vacation pay

If the candidate holds a valid BC ECE license, this position is additionally eligible for Wage Enhancement

Eligibility

This position is a summer position and subject to the conditions of Canada Summer Jobs (HRDC) funding,.

Applicants must be available to work for the entire contract period, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday

As per the conditions of Canada Summer Jobs Grant Funding, youth applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this position:

• be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*;

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**

• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

• *The youth must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.

• **The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

• ***International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are also ineligible. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

Overview

Our programs are primarily outdoors, and so you must be prepared to work outdoors with children for the majority of each day.

This position is for our Heron School Aged Care Daycamp Leader.

The Daycamp Leader provides direct care to children within the SSOCC child care programs over our summer program (June 29 - August 31). You will have standard knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework, Child Care Licensing Regulations and Act, and child development and learning.

You are responsible to lead the daycamp program and practice as well as the Centre practice to meet or exceed recognized assessment standards. You will also contribute to the professional identity of the Centre, raising the quality of the education program and practice.

You will establish authentic and positive relationships with children and families to ensure positive outcomes for all children.

This daycamp program takes public transit throughout Richmond. You must be comfortable swimming with children, hiking with children, and taking public transit with children.

Essential Qualifications

‒ Current First Aid Qualification

‒ Criminal Record Search

-ECEA or ECE an asset

20.00 / hour

This position is eligible for Wage Enhancement for candidates holding a valid BC ECE certificate.

• Must be a Canadian Citizen, PR or a refugee. As per the federal government grant, these are the only individuals who are eligible to apply to this position.

• Must be between the ages of 18 and 30. This position is funded by the Canadian Federal Government and regulated by VCH Child Care licensing, and requires the candidate to be between the ages of 18 - 30.

• ECEA, ECE an asset but not required

• Must be available to start June 29 and available for all days of work (Monday - Friday) through to August 28

Send resume and cover letter to information@ssocc.ca