About West Shore Parks & Recreation

West Shore Parks & Recreation is a community-driven organization located in Victoria, BC, committed to providing high-quality recreational programs and services. Our facilities are designed to promote health, wellness, and enjoyment for individuals and families of all ages. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees and community members can thrive. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences at our beautiful recreational facilities!

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Licensed Care Coordinator, the Daycare and Preschool Programmer provides a high standard of recreation programs, services and social opportunities for daycare and preschool-age children in the West Shore while focusing on asset development, relationship building, and community enrichment. This role will be immersed in the daycare and preschool population; creating strategies, working closely with families, community and licensing organizations to collaborate and develop, plan and deliver valuable and diverse daycare and preschool initiatives and programming for the Westshore. This position supervises, coaches, and provides orientation to staff and volunteers, and monitors and tracks budgets.

In addition to competitive wages and an excellent benefits plan, regular employees and their immediate family members receive a facility pass providing drop-in access to the weight room, fitness classes, pool, and skating rink. Employees also receive limited access to the golf course with this pass.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

• Recruits, selects, monitors & schedules staff and contract instructors within their authority.
• Assists with implementation of orientation and training for program staff.
• Provides leadership, guidance and gives day-to-day work direction to employees and small work teams. Recruits and liaises with contract instructors and service providers.
• Conducts performance appraisals or provides information for review by Coordinator.
• Assists with development of program goals.
• Develops initiates and implements licensed and non-licensed childcare programs within guidelines approved by the Coordinator.
• Meets with contract instructors to develop programs and agreement details in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensures all facilities, supplies and staff required for programs are in place. Purchases and coordinates supplies and equipment as required.
• Works with community groups on joint programs. Solicit donations from businesses and grant authorities.
• Monitors pre-established department budgets and assets. Develops and monitors program information, including program costs and revenue for review and approval. Provides projections to assist Coordinator in budget development
• Develops content for marketing and promotion purposes.
• Assists with the distribution, collection and compilation of department’s program assessments and evaluations.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of special events and/or projects.
• May participate on community inter-agency committees.
• Provides statistics and other information for reports.
• Collaborates with the Coordinator on annual and monthly licensed reporting.
• Resolves minor issues covered by policies and procedures. Works with Coordinator in resolving major issues.
• Required to assume some of departmental duties in Coordinator’s absence.
• Ensures policies and procedures are implemented. Assists in the implementation and evaluation of business plan.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration, Recreation and Health Education, Early Childhood Education, Community, Family and Child Studies or a related field or a related area from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum of two years’ experience in a related field or a two-year diploma with an additional four years’ experience. 
• Experience planning and delivering preschool and daycare programs and initiatives with the ability build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated previous supervisory experience and leadership skills. 
• Program development, coordination and the ability to measure, interpret and implement performance measures is required.
• Will possess a thorough understanding of and the ability to interpret trends, demographics, and community needs.
• Maintains effective working relationships with departmental staff, the public and outside agencies. 
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, leadership, customer service and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to maintain records and compile brief reports. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, track & forecasts budgets. 
• Functions effectively both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize organize and multi-task to meet deadlines and program requirements. 
• Computer skills include Microsoft Office Suite, Intelligenz, or other related Recreation Software.
• Valid Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED certification is required.
• A Class 4* unrestricted BC Driver’s License is required.
• Early Childhood Educator (ECE) or Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA) certification is considered an asset.

A clear and current criminal record check (employer initiated) is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

Applications

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 26-87 to be received prior to October 28th, 2026, at 12:00PM.

This is a union position. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Posted: October 21st, 2026

Benefits for regular employees include the following:

• Annual Vacation: prorated based on 15 days per year and increases with years of service.
• Sick Leave: prorated based on 12 days per year and increases with years of service. Carry over provision from year to year, based on collective agreement.
• Personal Emergency & Family Leave: prorated based on 3 days per year.
• Extended Health & Dental: optional
  • Glasses: $400 for glasses or surgery every 2 years.
• Basic Group Life Insurance: compulsory
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment: compulsory
• Long Term Disability Insurance: compulsory
• Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan: compulsory – plan for your retirement!
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP): access to confidential counselling.
• Optional Dependent Life Insurance, Group Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment