Job Description

Waterloo

Region

-

Early

ON

Supervisor

Location:

EarlyON, Waterloo Region

(Please refer to the additional information section for details)

Work Hours:

37.5 hours/week


Evening and Saturday availability required

Employment Type:

Full Time, Permanent

Number of Vacancies:

1

Anticipated Start Date:

Immediate

Deadline to Apply:

November 28, 2025

(We will be reviewing candidates as they come in)

Starting Rate or Range:

$70,000 Annually (Pay rate may vary based on years of experience in the field)

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. Full-time team members start with:

3 weeks of vacation, with the opportunity to earn more as their length of service increases 12 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.

Pension Plan

Full-time employees can join our group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment. Employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay, which is matched by the Y. After three consecutive years of full-time service, participation in the YMCA pension plan becomes mandatory.

Health, Dental and Well-Being Benefits

The YMCA of Three Rivers offers a comprehensive group benefits package to full-time employees (starting 3 months after the start date), including:

Prescription drugs, Basic dental coverage, Paramedical services, Vision care Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers Discounts on YMCA programs and services, including childcare

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.


Serving a vibrant, multicultural community and welcoming up to 200 visitors daily, EarlyON | Oak Creek is co-located with the City of Kitchener's Huron Community Centre, a Child Care Centre, and Oak Creek Public School. As one of the region's most active and highest attended EarlyON Centres, we are seeking an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and can balance hands-on support with strong operational oversight.

We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live with purpose, passion, and potential Shine!

What you will do...

Team Leadership & Development:

Lead a diverse team of full-time and part-time employees across varying shifts. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development to build leadership capacity in educators, designates and Assistant Supervisors, and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning within the centre. Lead through complexity with clarity, calmness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Operational Oversight:

Ensure smooth daily operations and high standards of program delivery by providing environments for parents and caring adults to engage in play alongside their children and other families. You will engage parents and caring adults in conversations and information sharing to support them in their role as the expert of their own child.

Strategic Leadership:

Through active leadership, align team efforts with YMCA Strategic Priorities - People, Places, Partnerships and Pathways - to ensure programs remain responsive to evolving community needs, centre needs, best practices and funder guidelines.

Program Quality & Engagement:

Champion high-quality early learning experiences rooted in How Does Learning Happen?pedagogy. Support adult-child relationships and inquiry-based learning through hands-on engagement and reflective practice.

Equity-Focused Leadership:

Model and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership. Create welcoming and engaging environments for families and staff from diverse backgrounds and lead with cultural humility and a customer service mindset.

Community Collaboration:

Build and sustain strong relationships with community partners, co-located services, and stakeholders. You will establish and foster partnerships with community partners to support in the development and facilitation of targeted and universal programming to ensure all children and families are connected to relevant supports and resources.

Administrative Management:

Oversee staff and volunteer records, financial accountability, and data collection. Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and organizational standards.

What you will bring...

Experienced Leader:

Minimum 5+ years of supervisory experience in child and family settings, with a proven track record of leading diverse teams in dynamic environments and building positive team culture.

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE):

Deep understanding of child development and early years pedagogy, with a focus on How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years.

Strategic & Operational Thinker:

Skilled in balancing day-to-day operations with long-term planning and system alignment maintaining a positive outlook to change management.

Strong Communicator:

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to inspire and engage across all levels.

Equity Champion:

Demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership and supporting diverse communities.

Flexible & Mobile:

Willingness to work evenings and Saturdays, and travel across the region as needed.

Fostering a Positive Team Culture:

Skilled in building a positive team culture through relationship-building, communication, coaching and development and problem solving.

Additional Information:

The regular work location will be EarlyON | Oak Creek, 80 Tartan Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2R 0N2; however, this may be subject to change based on operational needs.

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 Color, 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 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.

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