Casual · Part-Time · Non-Unionized

Andrew Fleck Children’s Services is looking to hire a Program Assistant. In this role you will be in charge of collecting children and dropping them off to their designated cohorts, and you will be assisting the teaching team with housekeeping duties.

Available from: September 21st, 2026 to November 30th, 2026

Salary: $20.77 per hour + 4% vacation pay

Hours: 25 hours per week, 5 hours per day

Location: Sunflower Child Care Program, 700 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON

Closing date: September 16th, 2026

What Andrew Fleck Children’s Services offers…

- Competitive salary above market
- A unique culture that fosters leadership, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork
- A place where your opinions will be respected, and your contributions valued
- A chance to grow – personally and professionally – through workshops, mentorship programs and courses, to upgrade skills, and develop new areas of expertise
- Participate in career development opportunities for a variety of different position types available within the AFCS organization
- A robust commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace and community

In this role you will…
- Completes appropriate observational records as required.
- Greet the children as they arrive in the morning, help them remove their outside clothing, and accompany them to their respective cohorts. In the afternoon, the program assistant will pick up the children from their cohorts, help them put on their outdoor clothing, and bring them to their parents/guardians.
- Supports the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) or the assistant ECE in providing nurturing care and developmentally appropriate education to meet the needs of children in a group setting within a safe and healthy environment in cooperation with colleagues.




- Maintains hygiene standards as defined under Food Premises Act, Health Guidelines, and agency policies in areas associated with food provision
- Assists with various house keeping duties: Clean counters and cupboards in the receiving kitchen or foodpreparation area; wash dishes; Sweep and wash eating area floors and disinfect tables and chairs; Maintain children’s activity, washroom and staff areas in required sanitary and neat condition; Clean and disinfectwashrooms and fixtures; collect and dispose of garbage; may wash floors
- Follows daily direction given by the educator and/or Supervisor
- Maintains good working relations with all staff to ensure good communication

To qualify for this role you have…
- Bilingualism in French and English is mandatory
- Clear Police Records check completed in last 6 months
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
- Experience working with children who have special needs
- Skills and knowledge in behaviour guidance would be an asset
- Proven ability to work closely with other team members
- Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
- Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Should the applicant require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources. Pay: $20.77 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program

Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (preferred)

Language:
- French fluently (required)
- English fluently (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Clear Police Records check completed in last 6 months (required)
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Bilingual Program Assistant Sunflower Child Care Program Casual · Part-Time (Ottawa)
🏢 ANDREW FLECK CHILDREN'S SERVICES
📍 Ottawa