Job Objective/Summary

A Child Care Advisor/Home Visitor is responsible for the management and administration of licensed home child care services provided through the Agency, in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), its regulations, and the Agency’s operating standards and procedures. This position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships with home child care providers, families, and colleagues.

Start Date: November/December 2026

Location: Most office work is completed from your own home office, with several monthly visits to home child care locations in Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven, Manotick, Riverside South, and surrounding areas, as well as occasional visits to the main office in Manotick.

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to set your own work schedule.

Duties Include:

- working directly as a support and advisor to home child care Providers and Parents/Guardians;
- screening, interviewing, and training prospective home child care Providers;
- monitoring and visiting home child care locations overseen by the Agency;
- ensuring that Providers and their locations meet or exceed requirements;
- communicating effectively with Providers and Parents/Guardians;
- program planning for children of various ages;
- managing and maintaining files, database information, and other administrative documentation;
- collecting and organizing documents to ensure compliance with Ministry of Education administrative requirements;




- working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent support and information; and
- performing other duties as assigned.

You Are . . .

- warm, caring, friendly, and compassionate;
- respectful and kind, with understanding and acceptance of all people, cultures, and backgrounds;
- conscientious, dependable, and attentive to detail;
- organized, self-motivated, and proactive, with solid time-management skills and a preference for working ahead to allow for the unexpected;
- an excellent communicator with solid verbal and written communication skills;
- comfortable conversing with others, both on the phone and in person;
- able to support and guide others confidently, with kindness and compassion;
- someone who recognizes and encourages the strengths of others, while objectively identifying and supporting areas for improvement;
- comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback, acknowledging and correcting mistakes, and learning from them;
- someone who values learning, shares knowledge, and welcomes feedback and input from colleagues;
- able to work independently, use sound judgment, and take initiative, while also working closely and collaboratively with a supportive team;
- observant and perceptive, with the ability to assess situations objectively;




- willing to continue learning and building your skills;
- able to manage unexpected, time-sensitive responsibilities while keeping other commitments on track;
- comfortable in an environment that can be fast-paced at times; and
- proficient with computers and basic technology.

You Have . . .

- a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage; and
- a home office outfitted with a computer, reliable internet connection, printer, and phone.

Qualifications:

- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree and Registered Early Childhood Educator (in good standing);
- a minimum of two years of experience working in the child care sector with children 0- to 4-years-old, and older (experience in home child care is an asset);
- current Standard/Intermediate First Aid + Level ‘C’ CPR certification (less than three-years-old); and
- a clear vulnerable sector check (required upon hire).

How to Apply

Cover letters are important to us - we love to learn a little more

about the person who is applying!

*Please note that we will only consider applicants who provide a cover letter*

In your cover letter, please tell us a little about yourself, and what appealed to you about this position and made you want to apply.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter on or before Friday, October 16, 2026 to:

[email protected]

Pay: $17.60-$29.87 per hour

Application question(s):

- Do you have a degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education and are you an RECE in good standing?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON

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