Job Description

The County of Dufferin is an upper tier municipality which sits on the fringe of the Greater Toronto Area, about 100 km northwest of Toronto. It is largely a rural county with three urban settlement areas. The region is well known for its rivers, rolling hills and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. The UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the Niagara Escarpment and the world famous Bruce Trail, run through Dufferin offering spectacular vistas and hiking opportunities. Home to over 67,000 residents the area boasts fabulous restaurants, shopping and amenities. We are currently recruiting for a:

EARLYON PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Permanent Part Time

JOB ID:

C72-25

LOCATION:

Hybrid & EarlyON sites (Orangeville, Grand

Vallley and Shelburne)

JOB TYPE

: Permanent Part Time (Non-Union)

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

4:30 p.m. on December 10, 2025

Reporting to the Supervisor of Early Years and Child Care, the EarlyON Program Facilitator is responsible for creating learning environments that reflect effective practices; facilitating responsive and interactive programs with parents/caregivers and their children up to the age developmentally of 6 years and providing relevant information and referrals to families in Dufferin County. Duties also include, but are not limited to, administrative requirements, community training, collaboration with community agencies and committees, and attendance at community outreach events.

What we can offer YOU!

A competitive hourly wage ranging between $34.55 - $40.41 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid);

Hybrid work arrangements

Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan

Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program

Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you'll do

Respond to interests of children, creating learning environments for children to engage in play-based learning, and take cues from children

Create an inclusive environment, being mindful and supportive of children with additional needs

Planning and facilitating age specific programs and special events in centre, outdoors and virtually

Facilitate and plan for all aspects of all workshops hosted by EarlyON staff

Provide child minding/programming while parent/caregivers attend workshops and targeted programs

Welcome families to the EarlyON Centre(s), be available if they need extra support or help is needed

Maintain effective relationships with families, respecting confidentiality for all

Supporting families/caregivers by providing agency referrals and contact information as well as resources that reflect "best practices" in the early years

Engage parents/caregivers in discussions regarding their child's development and learning

Conduct administrative duties including: welcoming families for each visit and maintaining program attendance records, conducting orientations with new families; providing and documenting referrals; data entry of participants and outreach efforts;

Open and close site(s) - including but not limited to room set-up, opening and closing the OneHSN Kiosk and general operating duties

Maintain a clean, safe work site by following health and safety practices

Participate in ongoing training to ensure up to date working practices for compliance with the early years sector, municipal and provincial requirements

Adhere to the College of ECE's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and maintain good standing

Attend divisional, departmental and sector specific meetings as required

Other duties as assigned

What you'll bring

Post secondary degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education

Member of the College of ECE, in good standing

Standard First Aid Certification (or willing to attain within first month)

Safe Food Handler's Certification (or willing to attain within first month)

Minimum 1 year in the Early Years field

Ability to coach and mentor in an inclusive, collaborative manner

Highly developed interpersonal skills and critical reflection skills

Strong presentation planning and implementation skills

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse client group in aprofessional manner

Sound knowledge of "How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.

Effective time management and decision-making skills

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Possession of a valid Driver's License, a clear drivers abstract and access to independenttransportation to travel between work sites/outreach events as required.

Must provide clear criminal reference check including vulnerable sector screening.

The County of Dufferin strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. To effectively do so, all positions at the County of Dufferin require a commitment to upholding the County's equity mandate through on-going and mandatory training and examining our day-to-day operations and impacts through an equity lens. Therefore, throughout the selection process, candidates will have demonstrated their ability to be anti-racist, equitable, inclusive, and respectful.

Ready to apply?

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter before the closing date and time.

As an organization, we recognize the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and the importance of creating an environment that embraces and supports these. We are committed to creating and fostering a workplace where all employees feel a sense of dignity and belonging. As such, we seek to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees with a variety of identities and backgrounds, to better reflect the growing diversity of our region.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Persons who identify as women; and

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our workplace.

Your past does not define your future. A criminal record will not necessarily disqualify you from employment with us. We evaluate each application individually.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Those chosen for next steps in the selection process will be advised by December 26, 2025. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and will not be used for any other reason. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $34.55-$40.41 per hour

Expected hours: 21 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee assistance program Flexible schedule On-site parking Wellness program
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1