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Child Care Cook/Early Years Educator - Part Time Contract
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About the role
Child Care Cook/Early Years Educator - Part Time Contract
Location: Groh YMCA Child Care - Waterloo Region
Work Hours: Hours will be based on operational needs of the centre. Monday to Friday. Shifts will vary between 7:00am – 6:00pm
Current shift is 8:00am-1:00pm, Monday-Friday.
Employment Type: Part Time, Contract
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Contract End Date: August 2027
Deadline to Apply: July 3, 2026
Starting Rate: Child Care Cook - $21.50
Early Child Care Educator - $23.50
Registered Early Childhood Educator - $28.00
Provincial (RECE & ECCE), Regional (RECE & ECCE) and CWELCC (RECE only) funding grants included in hourly compensation rates mentioned
Total Rewards Package:
We believe that everyone has the potential to shine! Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.
Time Away from Work
At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work-life harmony. Part-time team members start with:
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Vacation earnings of 4% on each pay (Increases to 6% after 5 years of continuous employment)
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3 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.
Well-Being Benefits
- A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers
- Discounts on YMCA programs and services
- Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services
Role Overview:
Who we are…
The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here [https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/about].
We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine!
This is where you come in.
As Canada’s largest not-for-profit child care provider, the YMCA plays a leading role in offering quality care and education to all young children in our communities across Guelph and Wellington Counties, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Regions.
What you will do…
You will be a leader in a vibrant child care community supporting the growth and development of children 0-12 years of age by purchasing, preparing and serving nutritional, well balanced snacks and meals. Your work will ensure that we fulfill the vision and commitment of licensed quality care locally and provincially, and will reinforce Public health regulations, the Child Care and Early Years Act, and YMCA Best Practices; to support quality excellence. Your attention to detail and time management skills will be essential in this fast paced environment as you strive to meet the daily nutritional requirements for children including those with food allergies or intolerances. You are happiest being a part of a larger team but also bring the self management skills required to work independently with minimal supervision.
What you will bring…
- Minimal High School Diploma
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification prior to the first day of work
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Knowledge of Food Safety in the workplace
- Up-to-date immunizations required by Public Health
- Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping; picking up a child
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older as per Ministry guidelines
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Additional Information:
Our Commitment to Safeguarding Child and Youth
In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.
Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity)
We embrace the values of Justice, Access, Inclusion Diversity and Equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups.
Studies have shown that women and people of equity deserving backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification in the posting. We understand the knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, so we strongly encourage applications even if you don’t believe you meet all the requirements outlined.
Per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.
Our Commitment to Privacy
The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws. We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices that are in keeping with privacy laws. Please visit our website [https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/privacy] for more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy.
Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.
To explore additional career opportunities with the YMCA of Three Rivers, please visit our Career Page [https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/careers].
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About YMCA of Three Rivers
The YMCA of Three Rivers marks the official unification of the YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo, the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, and the YMCA of Stratford-Perth as one regional entity. Through this process, we're bringing together our strengths and expertise to better serve our communities, where and how they need us most.
For more than 150 years, we've demonstrated our commitment to our communities by showing up and delivering the programs, outreach, and services to our people need. This is the good stuff that we’re all about. And, in unifying, equipped with a re-commitment and a bold, new shared vision and purpose.
Our goal? To keep showing up for our communities - where, when, and how the need us most.