Centre Manager

Department: Child Care

Location: Hamilton Ontario

Work Hours: 40 Hours per week

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Salaried

Deadline to Apply: July 31 2025

Anticipated Start Date: August 2025

Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty longevity and passion for the work we do:

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive total compensation packages
• Group health and benefits plans (includes medical dental and prescription medication subject to eligibility)
• Generous pension plans with employer matching
• Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
• Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
• Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care Camp and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
• Mental Health on Demand (MHOD)
• Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of Early Learning and Child Care the Centre Manager provides leadership and stability in the development and direct delivery of program as well as being an energetic dedicated and enthusiastic RECE professional able to exercise sensitivity and maturity in dealing with both children and adults.

The core functions of this role will require the incumbent to manage and mentor/coach staff provide direct supervision to the Early Learning and School Age Child Care Centre teams as well as problem solve parent concerns. Incumbents must have excellent interpersonal skills and an understanding and appreciation for the delivery of high quality child care services for children ages 18 months to 13 years.

Hours of work are based on a full-time schedule Monday to Friday with flexibility to work evenings and weekends if required. Use of a vehicle is required.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with a high level of interest in working with the YMCA HBB as a charitable organization.

What Youll Do:

• Be responsible for the direct supervision recruitment orientation and performance management of a designated staff team.
• Role model effective leadership behaviour that aligns with our YMCA HBB core values.
• Inform and educate staff on best practices and pedagogy which translate into program delivery.
• Ensure centre meets the licensing requirements of the Child Care & Early Years Act (CCEYA).
• Ensure all human resource and child care policies/procedures are applied consistently and measures are put in place to ensure transparency and fair processes.
• Co-ordinate and establish staff schedules and complete payroll of designated program staff.
• Participate in budget preparation and ongoing monitoring of expenses and revenue for the centre.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with community groups Municipalities School Boards staff volunteers participants and the Ministry of Education.
• Create a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and chair monthly meetings.
• Lead staff huddles and other meetings as directed.
• Actively participate in Association initiatives involving the Annual Giving Program and other educational and promotional initiatives of the Association.
• Assume frontline responsibilities as required.

What Youll Bring:

• Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years supervisory experience in a child care setting. Previous YMCA experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability in leading coaching and cultivating a work environment of collaboration and teamwork.

• Experience in recruitment hiring performance management and training of staff.

• Experience in developing and managing a budget.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office email and/or internet applications.
• Strong understanding and ability to articulate and implement the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging ministry directions and curriculum.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C.
• Current Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Access to reliable personal transportation.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required in addition to a Police Records Check to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offence(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.

Organizational Overview
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCAs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equality and Accessibility
The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford is committed to creating an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA BIPOC and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our People Leadership and Culture Department at

Ready to Make a Difference
The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If youre passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives we want to hear from you!

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