• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 34 to 40 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Supervise and care for children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week