Group Facilitator Parents Together (Internal Posting)

Group Facilitator - Parents Together (Internal Posting)

Date Posted: May 6 2026

Competition Number: 27-26/27

Location: Kelowna BC

Exciting Internal Opportunity!

BGC Okanagan is accepting applications from qualified individuals for Group Facilitator positions with our Parents Together Program.

Parents Together is a support group for parents and caregivers of pre-teens and teens experiencing behavioural emotional or mental health challenges. It provides a safe and supportive space to share experiences learn practical strategies and strengthen family connections.

These are temporary positions with the following schedule:

• Preparation & Promotion (4 weeks): August 10 September 7 2026
• Series 1 (10 weeks): September 14 November 16 2026
• Break (8 weeks unpaid): November 23 2026 January 11 2027
• Series 2 (10 weeks): January 18 March 22 2027

Heres what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts group sessions such as workshops and courses to support skill acquisition and build on current skills in the areas of basic communication anger management stress management parenting self-esteem and other related topics.
• Recruits and selects participants for the program based on their skills and needs.
• Plans group sessions in accordance with the program manual and guidelines and the participants skills/ needs.
• Prepares for group sessions by reviewing program manuals and other related materials.
• Promotes the program by performing duties such as distributing brochures and posters to the community and making presentations to the community.
• Conducts evaluations and obtains client feedback on group effectiveness material presented and facilitation style. Reports any difficulties to the supervisor.
• Maintains contact with clients between sessions to provide follow-up support if necessary such as reviewing course materials and clients needs.
• Maintains related records and reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of community resources to provide program related information to clients.

Qualifications:

• Certificate in a related human or social services field and/or one year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to working with parents.
• Knowledge of parents Agency MCFD and community resources.
• Valid First Aid certification
• Successful completion of the Agencys screening process including a criminal record check.

Additional Information:

• These positions are open to qualified internal applicants
• These positions require union membership

Hours: 5 hours per week flexible schedule

Rate of Pay: $25.55 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

As an equal opportunity employer BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race disability age sex religion sexual orientation nationality social or ethnic origin gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if youre legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Junior IC