Term Position – 6 Months - 21 hours /week (Vacant Position)

Pay Scale

$25.95 to $31.26 / per hour

Pension and Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Application Deadline

October 4, 2025 at 3:59:00 a.m.

About the Role

Reporting to the Early Years Program Coordinator, the Parent and Child Resource Worker provides educational, support services, and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of age and culturally appropriate programs for children and their parents, grandparents and caregivers. The Parent and Child Resource Worker will liaise with various community networks, parent groups, agencies and resources to ensure quality programs and services.

Requirements

Essential

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum of three years experience working with children and families.
• Basic understanding of the developmental needs of children and demonstrated ability to use this understanding in program practices.
• Experience with adult education techniques and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in working with multi-cultural families and the barriers they may face, particularly those related to new Canadian families.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families and caregivers.
• Ability to work well with marginalized groups and develop trusting relationships with clients in identifying needs and making referrals to Ottawa-based community resources.
• Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, in particular, basic email and MS Word.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Current CPR certificate Level C; first Aid certificate ( or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends

Desirable

• Knowledge of early childhood and community resources.
• Ability to communicate in another language an asset (e.g. Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Somali, etc.)

Language designation

English, written and spoken

French, written and spoken

Start Date

As soon as possible

How to “Express an Interest” for this Opportunity:

Submit your letter of interest along with your resume to on or before October 3, 2025 by 11:59pm jobs@centretownchc.org.

Please note the following:

• The subject line of your email should read “Bilingual - Parent and Child Resource Worker”

• The file name for your resume should read: “(last name) _ (first name) _ Resume

• The file name for your cover letter should read: “(last name) _ (first name) _ Cover Letter

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants invited to an interview will be contacted. Candidates requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact us at jobs@centretownchc.org so arrangements can be made. CCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce and as such, we encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with.

Centretown CHC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, as such applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccinations to be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for persons with medical exemption or other exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code.