Vice President, Child Care Operations

Date Posted: December 8th, 2025

Position Title: Vice President, Child Care Operations

Location: Richmond, BC

Kamloops, BC

Prince George, BC

Term: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $140,000- $155,000 annually

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Health Equity, Child Care and Camps

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ View email address on ca.talent.com
• 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

This role provides operational leadership for licensed Early Years and School Age programs across YMCA BC, ensuring excellence, consistency, and compliance in program delivery through a unified provincial framework. It oversees operations in both union and non-union environments, aligning with HR policies, collective agreements, and YMCA BC’s mission and strategic objectives.

The position drives integration of regional operations, champions high-quality inclusive programming, and ensures curriculum fidelity, licensing compliance, and continuous improvement. It fosters a collaborative leadership culture, manages workforce optimization, and exercises sound financial judgment while supporting growth and new site development. The role requires data-driven decision-making, proactive problem-solving, and navigation of complex regulatory and labour environments to deliver equitable, responsive, and fiscally responsible child care services province-wide.

Major Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative leadership culture through coaching, recognition, and succession planning.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership licensed Early Years and School age programs across YMCA BC, spanning the Lower Mainland, Northern BC and Interior BC. Ensuring excellence and consistency in program delivery, licensing compliance, workforce engagement, and family experience through a unified provincial approach.
• Oversee operations in both union and non-union environments, ensuring alignment with HR policies, collective agreements, and organizational values.
• Lead the integration of regional operations into a unified provincial framework, standardizing service delivery and program evaluation.
• Champion high-quality, inclusive programming and guide the implementation of the Inclusion & Access Strategy.
• Ensure curriculum fidelity, licensing compliance, and continuous quality improvement across all sites.
• Develop and execute operational plans aligned with YMCA BC’s strategic priorities and fiscal targets.
• Exercise sound financial judgment, manage budgets, and support strategic growth including new site development.
• Interpret and respond to evolving provincial regulations and curriculum frameworks, ensuring compliance and scalability.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community and government stakeholders to enhance YMCA BC’s reputation and expand child care services.
• Use data-driven analysis to identify systemic challenges and implement innovative solutions for operational efficiency.
• Respond to complex issues in real time, balancing immediate problem-solving with long-term strategic planning.
• Analyze workforce capacity and structure, providing recommendations for optimization and staffing models.

Qualifications

• A post‑secondary degree in a relevant discipline is required; a graduate degree (e.g., MA, MEd, MBA) is a strong asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing workforce development strategies, professional learning frameworks, and inclusive practices across large, multi‑site organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with post‑secondary institutions, government agencies, and sector networks to support workforce and practicum initiatives.
• In‑depth knowledge of child care licensing regulations, inclusive and trauma‑informed practices, and principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, truth and reconciliation, and health equity.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and strategic planning skills, with a track record of leading cross‑functional teams and driving system‑wide change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working with data and digital tools to support planning and decision‑making.
• 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.

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.