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Childminder
@ District of Saanich
Saanich, British Columbia
Overview
The District of Saanich is hiring a Childminder for preschool childminding services at Saanich Commonwealth Place. The role supervises infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children on per diem shifts, including Thursday mornings and on-call work. It requires Grade 10, three months of experience with preschool-aged children, and Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification, plus a satisfactory PIC-VS check.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise children safely and in an organized manner
- Prepare room and equipment before each program
- Monitor entrance and keep accurate attendance records
- Give accurate, enthusiastic feedback to patrons
- Store supplies and equipment after each session
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 completion
- Three months of experience with preschool-aged children
- Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification
- Satisfactory PIC-VS check no older than 6 months
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · saanich
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Emergency First Aid, CPR C, PIC-VS |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
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District of Saanich
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs.
You'll work within a team where service excellence, learning and sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.
Saanich Commonwealth Place is seeking caring and reliable Childminders to support preschool childminding services within the Recreation Division. These positions are ideal for individuals who enjoy working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children and are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for children and families.
Under the general direction of a Recreation Programmer or Program Supervisor, the Childminder is responsible for supervising children in a safe and organized manner, preparing the room and equipment before the start of the program, monitoring participant entrance, keeping accurate attendance records, welcoming participants, and providing accurate and enthusiastic feedback to patrons. The role also ensures program supplies and equipment are safely stored after each session, maintains ongoing communication with the supervisor, arranges for substitutes when required, and supports a safe and clean work environment.
Requirements include completion of Grade 10, three months' experience working with preschool-aged children, and Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certification. The successful candidates will demonstrate accuracy in keeping attendance, patience, support and understanding with children, effective communication skills, adaptability, relationship-building skills, problem-solving ability, and a strong customer service focus. Employment is subject to provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check no older than 6 months. Renewal of PIC-VS is required as per policy.
The successful candidates will work Thursday shifts, including 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., as well as on-call shifts as operationally required. Hours and shifts are subject to change. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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