Position Status: Permanent Full-Time

Hours of Work: 35 hours weekly; flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends based on operational needs

Location: R.H Murray Child Care Site, 3 Henry Street, Whitefish, ON P0M 3E0

Salary: $ 59,150 per year (in accordance with organizational salary grid; annual increases as per grid progression)

Our Children, Our Future / Nos enfants, notre avenir (OCOF/Nena) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of children, families, and communities through inclusive, impactful programs and services. Rooted in values and guided by long-term vision, OCOF/Nena operates with a clear focus on positive social change, professional excellence, and sustainable growth.

Why Should You Join OCOF/Nena?

At Our Children, Our Future/Nos enfants, notre avenir, we are committed to supporting our staff with meaningful benefits and a positive, inclusive work environment. When you join our team, you will benefit from:

· Annual Salary Grid Raises

· 50% discount on child care fees (and priority placement on childcare waitlist)

· Comprehensive Benefit Package including: dental, drug, vision and extended health care coverage (paid by the employer)

· Group RRSP Contributions (paid by the employer)

· Paid floater, sick and bereavement Days

· Paid career development

· And more!

Job Summary:

The Child Care Supervisor is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, administration, and quality of an assigned child care site. Reporting to the Director, Child Care Services & Pedagogy, the Supervisor provides leadership to educators and support staff while ensuring high-quality, inclusive, and compliant early learning and child care programs. The Supervisor plays a key role in supporting employee success, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring high-quality experiences for children and families.

key Responsibilities:

- Providing day-to-day operational leadership and oversight of site operations, staffing, scheduling, health and safety, and regulatory compliance;
- Supervising, mentoring, coaching, and supporting staff to promote professional growth, team effectiveness, and high-quality programming;
- Fostering positive relationships with children, families, community partners, and stakeholders through open communication and responsive service;
- Ensuring compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), licensing requirements, organizational policies, and professional standards;




- Supporting pedagogical excellence through the implementation of How Does Learning Happen?, the College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and OCOF/Nena's Culture of Caring;
- Managing administrative responsibilities including documentation, reporting, payroll approvals, enrollment management, and internal systems;
- Monitoring site budgets, staffing ratios, enrollment trends, and resource utilization to support operational effectiveness and sustainability; and
- Contributing to organizational initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and collaborative partnerships that enhance services for children and families.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with a commitment to fostering inclusive, child-centred learning environments and supporting employee success. Qualifications & SKILLS:

1. Education & Certificates

· Post-Secondary Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution; · Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) and in good standing;

· Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (or willingness to obtain);

· Current Food Handlers (or willingness to obtain);

· Current Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (within 6 months);

· Current valid Ontario class “G” driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (required).

2. Experience

· Minimum 3-5 years of child care experience in a licensed child care environment.

· Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or team coordination experience is considered an asset.

· Strong knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), licensing requirements, and the College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

3. Skills

· Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills;

· Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and support staff development;

· Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills;





· Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced workplace;

· Strong understanding of child-centred and inclusive learning practices;

· Ability to work collaboratively with families, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams;

Additional considerations:

· Regular travel within the service area is required to support program operations, family engagement, meetings, community partnerships, and organizational needs.

· Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and competing demands.

· Ability to lift and carry up to 16 kg (40 lbs); frequent bending, floor play, cleaning, and room setup/take-down.

· Regular cleaning and sanitization duties in accordance with organizational policies and health and safety requirements.

· Flexibility to respond to operational needs as they arise.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application to:

Attention: Donna Whitmore, Director of Child Care Services & Pedagogy

Subject Line: R.H Murray Supervisor Position

By Email: [email protected]

This posting is for an active vacancy, and will remain open until the position is filled.

Equity, Accessibility & Recruitment Transparency:

Our Children, Our Future/Nos enfants, notre avenir (OCOF/Nena) is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and differently abled individuals, as well as members of equity-deserving communities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance.

This recruitment process may use automated tools or artificial intelligence to support application screening and candidate review. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the hiring process.

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

Pay: From $59,150.00 per year

Benefits

- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):
- Are you a Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators?
- Do you have a valid Ontario G Drivers License and a clean drivers abstract?

Work Location: In person

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