Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day Position Available: Administrative Assistant Earlyon, Contract Full Time

Location: Markham East EarlyOn

Salary:47,924.83

Vacancy Type: Current Start Date: October 1, 2026 End Date: October 1, 2027 About Family Day:

Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area. Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, general secretarial and administrative support and assistance to internal and external clients.

Job Duties: Provides secretarial and administrative services utilizing full Microsoft Office suite. Organizes and maintains paper and electronic information storage and retrieval systems.

Provides services including faxing, photocopying, mail processing and distribution, transcription, etc.

Provides technical support and assistance on general office equipment for others in the office (i.e. photocopiers, mail machines, fax machines, folders etc.).

Responsible for maintenance calls and tracking of maintenance records for general office equipment.





Assists in the effective dissemination of materials and communications.

Maintains supplies for office.

Maintains coffee/refreshment services for office.

Provides general reception duties projecting a professional image at all times.

Receives funds and provide receipts

Perform other duties as required Qualifications and Requirements: High school graduation, plus specific courses or specialized community college diploma. 2 – 3 years general administrative experience

Excellent English language skills - proven written and oral communication skills

Proven history of continually expanding knowledge base and pursuing information and ideas that enhance both productivity and client service

Proven ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, highly organized and able to juggle multiple priorities

Proven intermediate to advanced technical skills utilizing the full Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain data management systems

Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and guidance

Ability to exercise initiative

Highly developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff

Ability to multi-task,



set priorities, meet deadlines and commitments

Take initiative to develop innovative solutions to challenges and problems.

Medical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date

Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date

Standard First Aid and CPR, level C Diversity and Inclusion:

Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team. In accordance with Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Family Day Care

Services is committed to providing a safe workplace for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations.

If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources via email: [email protected].

📌 905 - MARKHAM EAST EARLYON - Administrative Assistant
🏢 Family Day
📍 Markham