Number of Vacancies: 1

Type of Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours/Week

Compensation: $28.99 - $30.17/Hour

Job Code: 1-QCC-2025

Start Date: TBD

Department: Childrens Services

Location: Hamilton ON

ABOUT US

Founded in 1889 YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamiltons original social innovators and works from a feminist anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework. We are committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities.

YWORK FOR US

Grounded in our core values of intersectional feminism people-centered approaches belonging shared responsibility and strong partnerships our work is guided by the belief that lasting change can be created together. YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans) girls Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities. Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community.

AS A YWCA HAMILTON EMPLOYEE YOU GET

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

If youre passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women children gender diverse people and families every day we would love for you to join our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads and supervises staff and provides high quality relevant and successful and sustainable childrens programs in Hamilton or Dunnville. Provides services related to full day child care and before and after school programs in keeping with the YWCA mission vision and values while adhering to the YWCA policies and procedures and quality standards as well as the regulations of the Child Care and Early Years Act.

Responsible for the operation supervision and administration of the YWCA Hamiltons childrens programs ensuring all YWCA policies and procedures and Child Care Early Years Act requirements are met;

Develops and delivers quality programs that support and promote learning and the healthy development of children by guiding the programs to align with YWCA Hamilton goals and objectives;

Provides input into program policies and procedures and ensures compliance by program staff;

Develops and evaluates strategies to increase diversity and inclusion and involve children and girls of newcomer families into YWCA programs;

Updates develops and ensures positive professional communication with parents/families community partners outside agencies co-workers and support staff on an ongoing basis;

Resolves conflicts or highly sensitive situations on a regular and recurring basis;

Analyzes broad problems generally of an operating or specialized nature requiring the development of solutions;

Works within standards and set procedures escalates to Manager as required;

Identifies program needs and makes requests for appropriate equipment;

Assists Manager with development and implementation of annual budget;

Works with department budget monitors expenses and reports on revenue targets to Manager;

Prepares reports and statistics for Manager as required;

Directly manages and coaches employees; including scheduling training monitoring and evaluating performance;

Supports the Manager with scheduling duties and payroll administration;

Demonstrates and models strong leadership behaviours as a member of the YWCA leadership team;

Fosters a safe and healthy work environment; ensures employees comply with health safety standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements;

Assists with the marketing of programs captures success stories and testimonials and photographs;

Offers tours and program information to potential clients and promotes programs externally;

Connects with current and potential community partners in order to develop new program initiatives and ensure YWCAs interests are met;

Represents the YWCA within the community as required;

Stays current on legislation regulations and directives;

Ensures that written records are accurately documented and maintained including attendance records symptoms of ill health daily classroom logs etc.;

Complies with the Child Care Early Years Act and YWCA Policies;

Supports YWCA Hamilton mission vision and values;

Participate and provide mandatory organizational and departmental trainings and meetings;

Provides ongoing monitoring to assess program quality within the department;

Ensures timely reporting processes are maintained to community partners;

Participates in the hiring and recruitment processes;

Responsible for managing and submitting financial reports including payroll expense and petty cash reports;

Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works 37.50 hours work week;

Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.) bending and stooping;

Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat humidity or cold.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of 2 years college in Early Childhood Education or equivalent;

Registered through the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE); maintains certification as required by the YWCA and provincial standards;

Minimum of 5 years experience in a licensed child care setting with a minimum of 1 year as a Supervisor;

Knowledge of Healthy Child Development training is an asset;

Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;

Must provide a TB test proof of Tetanus (within 10 years) and proof of MMR immunizations;

Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR C certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;

Ability to bring a feminist anti-racist / anti-oppressive perspective to day to day work and strategic planning;

Excellent communication skills;

Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset;

Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office;

Vehicle is an asset.

As part of YWCA Hamiltons commitment to Access and Equity we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women First Nations Métis immigrant refugee LGBTQ2S; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process if you require accommodation please reach out to

Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered. YWCA Hamilton may use AI tools to screen assess or select applicants during the hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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