Job Description

Requisition ID: 19438

Department: Community & Social Services Dept.

Service: Children's Services

Branch: Directly Operated Child Care Srvs Branch

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent, Part Time Permanent Positions and Eligibility List

Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information: $31.118 - $36.410 per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Location: All 10 Centres as required

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Community and Social Services

Application Close: 22/10/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Directly Operated Child Care Services is responsible for planning and managing the delivery and operations of Child Care programs and services delivered to the community through the Municipal Child Care Centres.

You are responsible for implementing a comprehensive program of developmentally appropriate activities that encourages optimal growth and development in children. You are also responsible for the continual supervision of children in the assigned age group and ensuring a healthy and safe environment, in accordance with the Early Years Act, 2014.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2 year diploma in Early Childhood Education or an equivalency certificate provided by the Association for Early Childhood Education of Ontario (AECEO)

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed group setting

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) current with the College of Early Childhood Educators
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

KNOWLEDGE

Early Years Act, 2014 Child development strategies age appropriate to the program Appropriate behaviour management techniques Current early learning and child development trends Fire, health and safety regulations Municipal centre policies and procedures Knowledge of Human Right legislation, corporate and departmental policies, Employee Code of Conduct Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs for children in a group setting Effectively supervise children during their daily routines Recognize and support the specific needs of individual children Effectively use the principles of early childhood education Demonstrates tact, discretion, and good judgment Communicates effectively with parents, staff, and children Adaptable to changing demands Demonstrates initiative and creativity Works co-operatively in a team setting Reliable, with a good record of attendance Demonstrates collaboration skills as well as leadership in decision making

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing. Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction. Driver's License Requirement: You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please note: external RECE candidates must apply to the Child Care Teacher's Assistant CAS Pool competition Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.




We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.



The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.



The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.



Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.