Early Learning and Care Consultant, CCRR

Job Description

Date Posted:      February 23, 2026

Position Title:    Early Learning and Care Consultant, CCRR

Location: Kamloops CCRR (150 Wood St, Kamloops, BC V2B 0G6)

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: hours per week

Shift: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 

Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM 

Rotating Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Occasional Evening Workshops

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $28.25 per hour

Reports To: Coordinator, CCRR

Benefits: 

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time 
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+
• Generous employer-matched pension plan
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program 
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

At the YMCA we're committed to helping children and families thrive, Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) provides services and support to child care providers and parents throughout Kamloops and surrounding area. We work to enhance the availability and quality of child care services by providing information, support, resources as well as referral services to families and child care providers across our region. The Early Learning & Care Consultant at the CCRR provides guidance, support, and professional development to child care providers, families, and early learning programs. This role focuses on promoting high-quality, inclusive, and safe care through consultations, resource sharing, training, and mentorship. The consultant works collaboratively with educators, families, and community partners to strengthen programs, support best practices, support families in accessing child care and resources, and enhance positive outcomes for children.
 

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

• Provide strong customer services and support to those individuals and organizations utilizing the services of the CCRR program 
• Provide childcare information, consultations, and referrals to families 
• Facilitate workshops, courses, programs, networking, community events and conferences for childcare providers, early childhood educators and parents
• Recruit, register and conduct home visits of registered License Not Required Family Child Care providers
• Plan and implement outreach activities to childcare providers and families including story times in the park.
• Provide consultation, networking, training, and resource development to childcare providers 
• Demonstrate the ability to be highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented 
• To work in collaboration and partnership and maintain positive working relationships with other community agencies and service providers
• To know, understand and maintain all BC Government CCRR Program Standards and YMCA BC legal requirements 
  

Qualification-you bring:

• Early Childhood Education Certificate or equivalent training
• Experience working in child care (Asset)
• Proven computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service principles and practices
• Excellent time management and teamwork abilities
• Child Care First Aid/CPR certificate an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and vehicle to travel around Kamloops and surrounding communities
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references 
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date. 

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John. 

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health. 

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at

Application Process-ready to make a difference? 

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY 

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre) 

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

• Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.  

Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we're looking for. And if this role isn't the right fit, we hope you'll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.  

Thank you for your interest and application.