The Canada Games Centre (CGC) is a vibrant multi-sport community and recreation centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are a 176,000 sqft facility operated by a non-profit society committed to promoting physical literacy, fitness and wellness, and to supporting the needs of high performance sport & athlete development. The Centre runs sport and recreation programs, camps, fitness classes and so much more in an inclusive environment. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq people, the CGC acknowledges the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty People.

Together, we inspire healthy active living.

POSITION SUMMARY

Child-Minding staff at the Canada Games Centre are responsible for the daily supervision of children ages two months to 11 years in our Child-Minding room. They must ensure the safety of all participants while keeping fun at the heart of the child’s time with us. The Child-Minding staff must be respectful of all children and parents and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained. This role reports to the Customer Service Coordinator in the Customer Experience & Fitness Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children taking part in the program
- Be familiar with emergency procedures, Policies and Procedures of the Canada Games Centre
- Help develop appropriate programs and activities
- Ensure children are always supervised
- Provide various activities for children including songs, games, crafts, and storytelling
- Comfort children when necessary, establish routines and provide positive guidance.
- Communicate effectively in a manner that children understand
- Integrate special needs of children in a positive and respectful manner

QUALIFICATIONS

Mandatory

- Experience caring for multiple children ages 2 months and older




- Individuals should be patient, kind and enthusiastic

Desirable

- Current Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, & AED (Can be delivered by CGC once hired)

KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION

- Experience working with children in either a community or sport setting
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Good Decision-Making Skills
- Be compassionate and understanding

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Weekday morning availability required, flexible number of days per week with a minimum commitment of two shifts weekly
- Safe lifting, carrying and first aid techniques must be adhered to
- Exposure to loud noises and ability to concentrate in a busy environment

Please note that successful Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry checks will be required as part of the hiring process

The wage for this position is $17.00 per hour.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

- Free facility membership
- Free parking and proximity to Halifax Transit
- Amazing team setting
- Organization committed to extraordinary staff and customer experience

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Deadline to apply is September 30, 2026.

We thank everyone for your interest and for the time invested in the application process. All applications will be reviewed, and only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

We are a welcoming and supportive environment whose goal is to be a diverse workplace representative of the citizens we serve. Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in occupations where they are under-represented, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community may self-identify when submitting their application. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- child minding: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Child Minding Attendant (weekday mornings) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Canada Games Centre
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality