Career Opportunity

DAYCARE WORKER

Full-time, Ongoing

Working and living in Port Renfrew

Port Renfrew is a remote west coast community known for its powerful surf breaks, world-class camping, old-growth forests, fishing, and access to iconic trails like the Juan de Fuca Trail. It’s a place where people come to unplug from city life and reconnect with nature, whether that means being on the water before work, camping on weekends, or trading traffic and commutes for quiet, coastal living.

If you’re someone who values a slower, more intentional pace of life, living where others vacation, community connection, meaningful work, and time outdoors - Port Renfrew may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Staff housing options are available and negotiable, helping support a smooth transition for candidates relocating from outside the community.

Who we are

Pacheedaht First Nation - or “People of the Seafoam”- are a Nuu-chah-nulth people from the southwest coast of Vancouver Island.

We are the Pacheedaht First Nation - a resilient, thriving community rooted in our sacred lands and waters. Our home brings peace, safety, and belonging, connecting us to one another and to our ancestors.

Guided by our teachings, we steward our territory and exercise our rights, title, and jurisdiction with care, protecting the wildlife, clean air, waters, and forests that sustain current and future generations. Pacheedaht First Nation is a proud, progressive government focused on the health, safety, and self-reliance of our people while preserving our culture, values, and language. We hold four reserves (174 hectares) within our traditional territory in Port Renfrew, about 80 km from Victoria, with an estimated 286 members, including roughly 100 living on-reserve.

About the role

Reporting to the Daycare Manager, the Daycare Worker provides safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for children in the daycare program. This role supports children’s emotional, physical, cognitive, and social development through daily routine, play-based learning, and positive guidance. The Daycare Worker also helps maintain a clean, organized, and culturally supportive environment while building strong relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

We are seeking someone with a background working with infants, toddlers, or young children in a daycare or similar setting and is passionate about supporting the growth and well-being of young children in a safe, nurturing, and culturally grounded environment.

What you will do

As the Daycare Worker for Pacheedaht First Nation, you will:

• Supervise and engage with children in a safe and caring manner.
• Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development.
• Support children with feeding, hygiene routines, naps, and transitions throughout the day.
• Implement positive behavior guidance and encourage social skills.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming daycare environment, including daily sanitizing of toys and surfaces.
• Monitor children for any signs of illness, injury, or developmental concerns and report to supervisors as needed.
• Build respectful and professional relationships with parents/guardians and provide updates on children’s daily activities.
• Follow all daycare policies, licensing regulations, and safety procedures.
• Assist with documentation, attendance records, incident reports, and activity planning.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development.

Lived and learned experience we are seeking

To be the successful candidate for this position, you will have/demonstrate:

• Education or equivalent: Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification or Assistant certification is an asset (or required, depending on program).
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children in a daycare or similar setting.
• Cultural grounding: Knowledge of Pacheedaht First Nation culture, history and local traditions.
• People & relationships: Excellent communication, patience, teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Indigenous experience: Indigenous lived experience and/or significant experience working with Indigenous communities is strongly valued.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift, carry, and care for young children in an active environment.
• Certifications & Checks: Current First Aid & CPR Level C certification.
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (and immunization requirements if applicable).

What we offer

• An opportunity to work with like-minded people and do meaningful, community-focused work.
• An hourly rate of $25 per hour. 
• Full-time, year-round employment with an 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday schedule.
• Additional paid time off over the festive season, plus generous sick and personal leave.
• An extended benefits plan and an employer-matched pension plan. 
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Participation in community events and festivities.

Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference per s16(1) CHRA.