Job Description

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Children's Mental Health Services, Autism & Behaviour Services, Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.

H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand Norfolk Children's Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region. Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access for a variety of children's services.

H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service Planning.

Early Learning & Care Unit-

Existing Vacancy

CHILD CARE SUPERVISOR Ref. #2026-01

Full-time, Permanent, Salaried

Salary:

Step 1- $26.99 (+ $4.01) --Step 2- $30.37 (+ $2.47) -- Step 3- $33.74 (+ $0.75*)

*(Rates in brackets include Wage Subsidy, Wage Enhancement, and Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care grants applied to the base hourly rates as per current funder guidelines, for eligible individuals).

Benefits:

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Reporting to the Manager of Early Learning & Care, as a member of the supervisor team, this position provides leadership in the supervision and ongoing operations of McKinnon Park Child Care Centre, Notre Dame Before & After School Program and The Ready, Set School Program.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the delivery of responsive, quality services for children and their families. Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned licensed child care programs and ensure all requirements of the Ministry of Education Child Care and Early Years Act 2014 are met. Lead, supervise, mentor and motivate a team of employees Ensure the delivery of responsive quality services for children and their families Work with other agency services and community partners to ensure coordination and effective delivery of services. Member of the agency leadership team

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma (or equivalent e.g., a recognized B.A. in Early Childhood Education) Registered in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) Five years of experience in a licensed child care setting as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) Previous leadership or supervisor experience in a licensed child care centre is required. Knowledge of the Child Care & Early Years Act, 2014, Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, 2017, "How Does Learning Happen?" framework, Early Years Policy framework and applicable current research and evidence-informed practices Advanced knowledge and experience in program planning related to early child development and experience in leading, planning quality licensed child care programs Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills: program planning; administration; and supervision Computer literacy Verification of the required immunizations/immunity, as required by the local Medical Officer of Health Vulnerable Sector Record Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check) and Children's Aid Society Declaration/Release Possession of a valid driver's license, satisfactory Driver Abstract, $2 million liability insurance and use of a vehicle.

Applicants are welcome to email the Early Learning & Care Manager, Jackie Forbes, jforbes@hnreach.on.ca for more information about this position.

Website: www.hnreach.on.ca

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Please contact us if you require accommodation.

A United Way member Agency

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.99-$34.49 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Caledonia, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2026-01-23