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How Do I Find A Job?

Where would I work?

Early childhood educators work in a variety of settings including:

  • licensed daycare centres
  • infant and toddler centres
  • before- and after-school programs
  • nursery schools and preschool facilities
  • community centres
  • recreational facilities

Online Job Postings

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provider of daycare, preschool & after school care in Metro Vancouver region.

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**must have permanent resident number** Newcomers can post their skills, education and work experience to BC employers looking for workers.

Finding “Hidden Jobs”

Many job vacancies are not advertised. The resources below will help you with finding jobs in this “hidden” job market.

Using Directories to Create a List of Potential Employers

You can use company directories to produce lists of employers who employ early childhood educators in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland. Contact them directly to find out if they’re hiring.

Instructions for using Reference Canada (see link to external resource below):

  • Click on “Start Search” beside Canadian Businesses, then select the “Advanced Search” button.
  • Select both “Keyword/SIC/NAICS” under Business Type and “City” under Geography.
  • In the top search box enter “child care” and click SEARCH.
  • Select the appropriate headings. Lower down, select the Province, choose the cities, and click the “View Results” button.

NOTE: You can access this database from a Library computer. If you are using a computer from outside the Library, you will need a Vancouver Public Library card to login to this database. After clicking on the database name, you will be asked to enter your library card number and PIN (usually last four digits of your telephone number).

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Provides information on more than 2 million businesses throughout Canada. Tutorial available.

Access:
Everywhere for VPL cardholders

Networking, Volunteering and Temporary Agencies

Many positions are filled by people who have been recommended by someone they know. Networking, working as a volunteer or registering with a temporary employment agency are good ways of helping you find jobs and meet people in your industry.

Networking and the Hidden Job Market

When looking for work, be sure to talk to friends, relatives and neighbours. They may know someone who is hiring! Working as a volunteer, attending events, and joining clubs and associations are good ways to gain “Canadian experience.” They are also good ways to meet people to learn about the local job market.

Volunteer opportunities:

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Volunteer opportunities may be available in child care centres (50 locations), family programs and community services 

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Volunteer opportunities in the YWCA’s Family Services programs and licensed child care centres

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go to your local city/town website and search for ‘parks’ or ‘recreation’ or ‘community centre’; when you locate your local recreation centre, search for ‘volunteer’

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go to your local school district website and search for ‘volunteer’

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Additional tips

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