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Location

Ottawa, ON | Canada

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Job description

Requisition ID: 11780
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Children's Services
Branch: Directly Operated Child Care Srvs Branch
Employment Type: Multiple Casual Positions
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $25.600 - $29.953 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Borden Farm CC Centre, 170 Chesterton Dr
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Community and Social Services
Application Close: 13/03/2024

JOB SUMMARY

Directly Operated Child Care Services is responsible for planning and managing the delivery and operations of Child Care programs and services delivered to the community through the Municipal Child Care Centres.

You are responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned daily activities associated with the Child Care Centre’s programs, and the overall monitoring of children’s activities in providing a healthy and safe environment, in accordance with the Early Years Act, 2014.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Early Childhood Education Diploma (two year diploma) or an equivalency certificate provided by the Association of Early Childhood Education of Ontario (AECEO) is an asset.

Less than 6 months of experience working with children 6 weeks to 10 years of age in a group setting such as a summer camp, recreational program, a field placement or child care centre.

Must meet requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 as defined by the Ministry of Education

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

KNOWLEDGE

• Appropriate behaviour management techniques
• Fire, health and safety regulations
• Municipal center policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Human Right legislation, corporate and departmental policies, Employee Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
• Supervise children in their play activities and routines
• Demonstrates tact, discretion, and good judgment
• Adaptable to changing demands
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity
• Works cooperatively in a team setting
• Reliable, with a good record of attendance
• Demonstrates collaboration skills
• Self motivated and shows initiative
• Demonstrates patience in dealing with children
• Demonstrates maturity
Current routine immunizations

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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