The facilitator will maintain accurate records and liaise with parents and school staff using age-appropriate coaching techniques. They are responsible for promoting community events and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and child protection policies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) and hold valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification. A current Vulnerable Sector Check and legal entitlement to work in Canada are required.
professional certificateTeamworkCommunicationMentoringRecord KeepingProfessionalismAdministrative DutiesInclusivitySanitization ProceduresChild CoachingEmergency Regulations
Job description
Join the YMCA Team at the Family Centre Carling-Thames!
Be the Spark!
Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
Our culture is of paramount importance to us.
We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience.
Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock.
We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions.
We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth.
We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission.
We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers: Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals Hardworking and Dependable Positive Role Model Team Player Professionalism Enjoy working in a Social Environment Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job.
We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities.
Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment.
Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
Position
Early
ON
Facilitator -
RECE
Terms: 1 year contract - casual/supply
Location:
Family
Centre
Carling-Thames (335
Belfield
Street)
Start
Date:
June 29, 2026
Compensation:
Member of the
College of
Early
Childhood
Educators: $22.00 per hour (includes all government wage enhancements)
As part of your total compensation: Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 3 paid personal days annually Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth
In this role, you will: Maintain accurate records, files and forms as required by the Ministry of Education and the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. Liaise with parents, school principal and school staff, as well as community contacts in a professional manner. Utilize age-appropriate child coaching, mentoring techniques in all interactions with families. Strong knowledge of “How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for Early Years” Follow the Public Health, Sanitization and disinfection procedures, Emergency and Fire Regulations/Requirements. Promote community events, programs, and services. Perform administrative duties and participate in professional development opportunities. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds (children and/or activity equipment) Ensure own performance follows the policies and procedures of the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, including Health and Safety,
Child
Protection and
Risk
Management
Education &
Skills
Qualifications: Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario (CECE), in good standing (new graduates require proof of application in process for membership) Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification or include the date of training scheduled within the next three months. Training cost and time is at the expense of the applicant and not reimbursed Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older to acquire a current Vulnerable Criminal Reference Check (less than 6 months old) Safe food handling certificate an asset Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle an asset
Benefits
Paid personal days
Vacation entitlement
Wellness and counselling services
Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
Complimentary YMCA personal membership to Health & Fitness facilities
Legally entitled to work in
Canada
Schedule: Must be available for a minimum of 2 shifts per week Shifts are assigned according to availability and needs of the family center Monday through Friday (but may include shifts during the day or early evenings or weekends) We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations. Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.
