Infant Development Consultant

Infant Development Consultant

Date Posted: January 21, 2026                        

Competition Number: 248-25/26

Location: Penticton, BC

Join Our Team as an Infant Development Consultant at BGC Okanagan!

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of infants and their families. As an Infant Development Consultant, you will support infants with, or at risk of, developmental delays or disabilities through home-based assessment, collaborative planning, and family-centered guidance that promotes healthy development and early learning.

What We Offer:

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

A fun, positive, and supportive team environment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts interviews with clients and families to assess needs, outline available services, and make referrals to appropriate programs when necessary.

Helps families set developmental goals for their infants and creates support plans to achieve them.

Provides counseling and therapy sessions for families and infants, and guides parents in activities tailored to their infant’s needs.

Works with families to evaluate program effectiveness and client progress, resolving challenges and adjusting to meet established objectives.

Provide parenting skills training. Guides parents in skills specific to the needs of the infant.

Records home visits and ensure that parents and professionals involved with the family are sent bi-annual reports regarding the infant’s progress.

Maintains accurate and complete reports and records on clients and provides monthly reports.

Discusses case planning and concerns with therapists and, social workers, etc.

Connects families with additional resources, including parent groups, therapists, and community organizations, and supports smooth transitions to other services.

Acts as a liaison with community agencies, providing education and advocacy on issues related to the program. May be involved in fund raising or public relations events.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to child development

Certificate in Infant Development and Supported Child Development

Minimum of one year of experience working with infants, young children, and their families

Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate liability insurance

Successful completion of the agency screening process, including a criminal record check

Please Note:

This position is open to all applicants

This position requires union membership

Hours: 12 hours per week  

Rate of Pay: $38.68 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 you’re 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.