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Casual ECE Assistant I

CompanyCowichan Valley Regional District
LocationShawnigan Lake
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 14, 2026
About The Company
The Cowichan Valley Regional District is one of 27 regional districts in British Columbia. It is comprised of nine electoral areas and four municipalities in the southern part of Vancouver Island. With a population of over 83,000 residents it covers a land area of 3,473.12 km². As a local government, the CVRD deals with local issues from a region-wide perspective, as well as administering the local functions for its unincorporated areas.
About the Role

General Information

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective candidates to join our organization as a casual ECE Assistant I at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre in the South Cowichan Recreation Division within the Community Services Department. Reporting to the Child Care Coordinator and under the primary direction of the ECE Instructor, the ECE Assistant I works with the ECE Instructor to develop and implement the Preschool or Group Care programs, including adhering to licensing policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Secondary School graduation and an Assistant Certificate from the Early Childhood Education Registry Program.
  • Early Childhood Education license to practice would be an asset.
  • Valid Class 4 BC Driver’s License would be an asset.
  • Licensing requirements include: must be 19 years of age, a certificate of health, three letters of reference and a criminal record check.
  • Child Care Licensing Approved First Aid Course.
  • Experience working in a Licensed Child Care setting.

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Hours of Work

As these are casual opportunities, there are no guaranteed hours of work. Hours of operation are typically Monday through Friday with shifts occurring between the hours of 7:00 a.m. ‑ 6:00 p.m. Hours of work are based on operational need and may vary to accommodate facility events.

Salary

This non-union casual opportunity has a wage range in two steps, $24.66 - $25.94 per hour, plus an additional 17.2% pay in lieu of vacation, benefits and stat holidays, as per the Non-Union Wage Scale (2025 rates).

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date indicated above. Please include a driver’s abstract with your application.

Note

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at hr@cvrd.bc.ca to communicate their accommodation needs.

Key Skills
Early Childhood EducationChild Care Program ImplementationLicensing Policy AdherenceFirst AidCriminal Record CheckDriver's License
Categories
EducationSocial ServicesGovernment & Public SectorSports & Recreation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The ECE Assistant I collaborates with the ECE Instructor to develop and implement Preschool or Group Care programs, ensuring adherence to all relevant licensing policies and guidelines. This role involves working directly with the ECE Instructor under the primary direction of the ECE Instructor.
📋Job Type
other
💰Salary Range
CA$25 - CA$26
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
181
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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