Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and solid economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

- Job ID #32306: Early Childhood Educator (PERIODIC)
- Union: CUPE Local 5167
- Job Description ID #: 170
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-cityby 4:00 p.m. on November 11th, 2026. This posting is for all current & upcoming part-time vacancies for the period of November 11th, 2026 - May 11th, 2027.
- Vacancy type: This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise during the period noted above
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Healthy and Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence.



We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.

We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service in a respectful, courageous, empathetic, just and ethical manner. Your ability to set and achieve personal goals, professional goals and contribute to the goals of the organization will result in high job satisfaction. Children’s Services and Neighbourhood Development leads, plans and manages city wide early years and child care systems and provides comprehensive evidence based support services to children, families and the community. The division provides leadership, expertise and support for broad based departmental program development, program evaluation and social policy initiatives.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reports to the Supervisor, Red Hill Family Centre. Plans and implements general programmes and activities for children in accordance with The Child Care and Early Year’s Act, Regulations and Standards.

GENERAL DUTIES

Plan and implement play based, child centred learning activities specific to the Ministry of Education’s ‘How Does Learning Happen’ document both indoors and outdoors; review with Supervisor.

Support children in all areas of development including language, gross and fine motor, social, cognitive and self-help.

Support children’s social/emotional health and well-being.

Create and set up materials, equipment and ot

📌 Job ID #32306: Early Childhood Educator (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada