Posting Date: July 27, 2026
Start Date: August 24, 2026
*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. Working in the Huckleberry Infant-Toddler Program, the successful
individual will be part of a dynamic team that is responsible for the oversight of 8 children aged 10m-3years 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 (14 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:
➢ Must hold an Infant Toddler Educator license to ➢ Work in-ratio with a group of up to 8 children,
practice. alongside fellow ECES
➢ Experience working in licensed childcare setting ➢ A propensity for flexibility and a desire to
with children ages 10m-3yrs motivate fellow colleagues
➢ Demonstrated ability creating a safe and ➢ Attend all scheduled professional development
inclusive childcare environment days & staff meetings
➢ Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of ➢ Communicate with parents & colleagues daily in
time & lift 20-30lbs order to create an open and collaborative
➢ Must hold a valid Standard First Aid and CPR (C) environment
➢ 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
