Centre Director

Job summary

The Centre Director oversees the daily operations of the childcare facility, including administration, financial management, and staff hiring. They are also responsible for implementing Red River Métis-specific programming and maintaining compliance with government regulations.

Job details

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba. The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Centre Director position within our Little Fox Childcare Centre located at 200 Main Street in Winnipeg, MB. The Centre Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the childcare facility, including hiring, administration, and financial management. Manitoba Early Childhood Educators II, who are actively enrolled in a program to obtain a Level III classification, are encouraged to apply. We are looking for an energetic, flexible, and reliable individual passionate about childcare and early learning for Red River Métis children. JOB DUTIES/COMPETENCIES: * Oversee the delivery and implementation of Red River Métis-specific programming and curriculum, and incorporate the Circle of Security Philosophy; * Ensures compliance with Government Regulations; * Registration of children; * Collection of parent and subsidy fees; * Complete reports and inclusion support payments; * Develop partnerships with outside agencies, resources, and community partners; * Maintain public relations with all stakeholders; * Participate in annual budget preparation; * Manage and maintain centre budget. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: * Child Development Degree or ECE III Diploma, Advanced ECE III Diploma; * Minimum of three years' experience in a Centre Director role or relevant role with demonstrated ability to deliver programs and services; * Knowledge and experience with Fastoche required, or a willingness to learn; * Circle of Security Certificate an asset; * Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills; * Clear Vulnerable Sector Check, Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check; * Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and, * Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Please submit your resume and cover letter, referring to the job posting number by Wednesday September 23, 2026. The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

What you’ll do

The Centre Director oversees the daily operations of the childcare facility, including administration, financial management, and staff hiring. They are also responsible for implementing Red River Métis-specific programming and maintaining compliance with government regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Child Development Degree or ECE III Diploma and have at least three years of relevant experience in a director role. A clear criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and vulnerable sector check are mandatory for employment.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Pension • Vacation

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Childcare administration
• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Staff hiring
• Curriculum implementation
• Regulatory compliance
• Fastoche
• Circle of security
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Public relations
• Community partnership development
• Annual Budget Preparation
• Energetic
• Willingness To Learn
• Valid Driver's License
• Child Development
• Public Relations
• Early Childhood Education
• Financial Management
• Operations
• Time Management

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Centre Director
• Preschool / Childcare Director
• Child Care Service Managers
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare