Josephine Bakhita YMCA Child Care, Waterloo Region 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Shifts will vary between 7:00am – 6:00pm. Full Time, Contract Immediate Contract End Date: Potential contract extension may be needed.

Child Care

Cook - $22.00 Full-time team members start with: ~3 weeks of vacation, with the opportunity to earn more as their length of service increases ~Pension Plan Full-time employees can join our group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment. After three consecutive years of full-time service, participation in the YMCA pension plan becomes mandatory. Health, Dental and Well Being Benefits The YMCA of Three Rivers offers a comprehensive group benefits package to full-time employees (starting 3 months after the start date), including: Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services Discounts on YMCA programs and services, including childcare The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region.

We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine!

As Canada’s largest not-for-profit child care provider, the YMCA plays a leading role in offering quality care and education to all young children in our communities across Guelph and Wellington Counties, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Regions. You will be a leader in a vibrant child care community supporting the growth and development of children 0-12 years of age by purchasing, preparing and serving nutritional,



well balanced snacks and meals.Your work will ensure that we fulfill the vision and commitment of licensed quality care locally and provincially, and will reinforce Public health regulations, the Child Care and Early Years Act, and YMCA Best Practices; to support quality excellence. Your attention to detail and time management skills will be essential in this fast paced environment as you strive to meet the daily nutritional requirements for children including those with food allergies or intolerances.

You are happiest being a part of a larger team but also bring the self management skills required to work independently with minimal supervision.

Minimal High School Diploma Food Handlers

Certificate Knowledge of Food Safety in the workplace Up-to-date immunizations required by Public Health picking up a child Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older as per Ministry guidelines Our Commitment to Safeguarding Child and Youth In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks.

Vulnerable Sector

Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children,



therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) We embrace the values of Justice, Access, Inclusion Diversity and Equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating an setting where we eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups. Studies have shown that women and people of equity deserving backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification in the posting.

Per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers. The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws. We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices that are in keeping with privacy laws.

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