Competition: Educator (Before and After School)

Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC)

Petawawa, Ontario (located in Eastern Ontario, 170 kilometers northwest of Ottawa)

Term: Full Time, Term Contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $25.86 (RECE) / $20.92 (non-RECE)

Who We Are:

The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC) is a non-profit organization with the responsibility of addressing the needs of military families. We provide programs and services that serve, involve, and advocate for our military community, its members and families, and address the unique military lifestyle challenges, resulting in an enhanced quality of life. The PMFRC envisions a community of strong, capable, resilient Canadian Armed Forces families.

For more information on who we are and to apply for this position, please visit us at https://www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa

Job Summary:

The Educator reports directly to the Supervisor and is responsible as a member of the child care team for supporting the effective functioning of the school age and extended day programs operating in the school setting.

Qualifications:

- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma and current membership in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) is an Asset
- A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a licensed child care setting is required.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to apply, How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years as a professional learning framework.
- Knowledge of, and ability to comply with, all applicable legislation under Ontario’s Child Care and Early Years Act, ensuring full adherence to Ministry of Education standards.

Language Requirement: English Mandatory; French an asset.

Core Competencies:

- Demonstrates commitment to and actively practices the mission and goals of the PMFRC, with a solid understanding of Canadian Armed Forces communities.
- Exhibits a high degree of personal initiative and flexibility,



including the ability to work varied hours as required.
- Demonstrates sensitivity and tact when working with individuals and collaborates effectively with community partners.
- Exhibits warmth, empathy, humour, and a non-judgmental philosophy of care, with a strong understanding and application of ethical principles.
- Maintains energy, resilience, and a positive sense of humour when navigating challenging or demanding situations.
- Comfortable and proficient in the use of IT tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, internet-based platforms, MS Teams, WebEx, and Zoom.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities:

- Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation on all children (ELECT documents, Ministry checklist’s, health reports, behaviour logs, communication book, child’s daily chart, incident reports and attendance logs).
- Keep an up-to-date ELECT observation log.
- Ensure program goals are being met.
- Ensure the delivery of a quality program that provides a positive educational environment to enhance the social, emotional physical and cognitive growth of each individual child.
- Assist in the monthly plans of each day’s activities based upon ELECT tracking and the developmental needs of the children.
- Ensure compliance with all provincial regulations and legislation under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
- Establish a positive relationship with the children and appreciate the differences and sensitivities of each child.

Special Requirements





- Adhere to all PMFRC policies and procedures including policies regarding privacy code and confidentiality.
- Participate/ assist with all special events when required.
- Occasional extended workday and/or occasional evening or weekend as required (Flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the families we serve).
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record check, obtain an enhanced reliability security clearance, and vulnerable sector screening (current within 6 months).
- Valid Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for work related travel and requisite driver’s insurance. Travel within the County of Renfrew will be required.
- Exhibit characteristics of warmth, empathy, humour, and a non-judgmental philosophy of client-centered care and strong understanding and application of ethical principles.
- Thorough understanding of Canadian Forces communities, systems and policies to effectively assist families in accessing appropriate services and supports

If you wish to become a member of our team, please submit both a cover letter and resume in a Word or PDF format; clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications stated above. Please include your day-time contact number and email address. Posting Date: 10 September 2026

Closing Date: 24 September 2026

Potential Start Date: October 2026

PMFRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To review the complete visit: https://www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa.

By applying to the PMFRC, you authorize us to store your information in order to contact you about future opportunities for a period of 1 year.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.92-$25.86 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

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