Job Posting

Posted: May 13, 2026      |      By: Communications

Daycare Assistant

Posted: May 13, 2026   |   By: Communications

Department:  Community Programs

Closing Date:  Friday, May 29, 2026

The District of Tofino is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Daycare Assistant.

Reporting to the Daycare Supervisor, the Daycare Assistant assists in the day-to-day operations of the t̓aatn̓aʔałuk – Taking Care of Children Centre (TCC). The TCC is a licensed childcare facility offering group care for children aged 30 months to school age.

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full Time 40 hours per week between 8 AM – 5 PM. Schedules will be confirmed in advance.

Rate of Pay

  • Regular Wage: $28.56 for ECEA or $30.75 for ECE *excludes ECE-WE top-up
  • Probationary Wage: $25.70 for ECEA or $27.67 for ECE *excludes ECE-WE top-up

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate and supervise developmentally appropriate and safe activities for Children aged 30 months through school age.
  • Plan, coordinate and supervise developmentally appropriate and safe activities for special needs Children, in the 1-1 role of Behaviour Interventionist, as needed.
  • Assists in training and supervising Child Care Workers and Relief Staff
  • Opening and closing the Centre.

Please see the job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Employment Requirements

The District of Tofino will assist with requirements noted by (*).

  • Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA) or Early Childhood Educator Certificates *(ECE)
  • Criminal Record Check *
  • Immunization Records
  • Two Character References
  • Child First Aid Certificate *

How to Apply

Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International applicants are welcome to apply.  Please review the relevant “Education and Employment Opportunity for Canadian Citizens and/or Permanent Residents Applicants” and “Employment Opportunity for International Applicants” sections below before applying.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume indicating the position applied for, in confidence, by 4 PM, Friday, May 29, 2026, to Keshia Evans, Human Resources Advisor via:

Email: employment@tofino.ca

Subject Line: Daycare Assistant

The District of Tofino is an equal opportunity employer and thanks all applicants for applying, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.