Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Child & Youth 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

EarlyON Child & Family Centre

EARLY YEARS FACILITATOR Ref. #2026-55

Full-time, Temporary, Hourly

-Contract of up to 18 months

-Norfolk County

Wage Rate: Step 1 - $22.01 - Step 2 - $24.76 - Step 3 - $27.51

The Early Years Facilitator facilitates program, activities and supports participating families at the EarlyON Child & Family Centres. Working as part of a team you are responsible for the children, families, and setting, as well as delivering inquiry-based learning and supporting parents and caregivers in their roles.

Responsibilities:

Planning, implementation & evaluation of core services for children & families including:

- Engaging Parents & Caregivers
- Supporting Early Learning & Development
- Making Connections for Families
- Flexibility to include days, evenings & weekend coverage for the Haldimand & Norfolk sites as required.





Qualifications:

- Early Childhood Education Diploma
- Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work well with adults & children
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Possession of a current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Verification of the required immunizations/immunity, as recommended 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 licence, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of a vehicle.

Applicants are welcome to email the Early Learning & Care Manager, Jackie Forbes, [email protected] for more information about this position, or to find out more about working at H-N REACH. Please submit a cover letter (citing the reference # above) & resume by email to [email protected] by August 20, 2026 to:

Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH

101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0

Website: www.hnreach.on.ca

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Please contact us if you require accommodation A United Way member Agency

Pay: $22.01-$27.51 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

- Simcoe, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)
- Working with children: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Years Facilitator (Simcoe)
🏢 Haldimand-Norfolk REACH
📍 Simcoe