- Pay or shift range: $39.56 CAD to $46.40 CAD TBD
- Community Services
- Part-Time
- Requisition #: EARLY001025

Description

The County of Dufferin is an upper tier municipality which sits on the fringe of the Greater Toronto Area, about 100 km northwest of Toronto. It is largely a rural county with three urban settlement areas. The region is well known for its rivers, rolling hills and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. The UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the Niagara Escarpment and the world famous Bruce Trail, run through Dufferin offering spectacular vistas and hiking opportunities. Home to over 67,000 residents the area boasts fabulous restaurants, shopping and amenities. We are currently recruiting for a:

Permanent Part Time

Job ID: C79-26

Location: RemoteandEarlyONSites(Orangeville,GrandValleyand Shelburne)

Job Type: Permanent Part-Time (Non-Union)

Deadline to Apply: 4:30 p.m. on November 18, 2026

Vacancy Type: Current Opening

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, Early Years and Child Care, the EarlyON Program Facilitator is responsible for creating learning environments that reflect effective practices; facilitating responsive and interactive programs with parents/caregivers and their children up to the age developmentally of 6 years and providing relevant information and referrals to families in Dufferin County. Duties also include, but are not limited to, administrative requirements, community training, collaboration with community agencies and committees, and attendance at community outreach events.

What we can offer YOU

- A competitive hourly wage ranging between $39.56 – $46.40 (January 1, 2026 Non-Union Pay Grid);
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan




- Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you’ll do

- Respond to interests of children, creating learning environments for children to engage in play-based learning, and take cues from children
- Create an inclusive environment, being mindful and supportive of children with additional needs
- Planning and facilitating age specific programs and special events in centre, outdoors and virtually
- Offer story and song time on a regular basis
- Pedagogical Documentation of children’s play
- Complete other EarlyON tasks, workshops, or activities as requested by the Supervisor/Manager
- Facilitate and plan for all aspects of all workshops hosted by EarlyON staff
- Provide child minding/programming while parent/caregivers attend workshops and targeted programs
- Collaborate with community partners and agencies to enhance services to families and promote programs;
- Welcome families to the EarlyON Centre(s), be available if they need extra support or help is needed




- Interact with children and their parents/caregivers during play and inquiry- based learning
- Maintain effective relationships with families, respecting confidentiality for all
- Supporting families/caregivers by providing agency referrals and contact information as well as resources that reflect “best practices” in the early years
- Engage parents/caregivers in discussions regarding their child’s development and learning
- Conduct administrative duties including: welcoming families for each visit and maintaining program attendance records, conducting orientations with new families; providing and documenting referrals; data entry of participants and outreach efforts;
- Contribute to building and enhancing an effective support team
- Responsible for the tasks in the OneHSN registration site
- Maintain bulletin boards, social media showing upcoming events
- Open and close site(s) – including but not limited to room set-up, opening and closing the OneHSN Kiosk and general operating duties
- Maintain a clean, protected work site by following health and safety practices
- Undertake housekeeping duties such as cleaning and disinfecting toys, washing equipment, and laundry
- Participate in ongoing training to ensure up to date working practices for compliance with the early years sector, municipal and provincial requirements
- Attend professional learning activities as needed or by request of Supervisor/Manager
- Adhere to the College of ECE’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and maintain good standing
- Support ongoing work for modernization/service delivery integration
- Attend divisional, departmental and sector specific meetings as require

📌 EarlyON Program Facilitator (Orangeville)
🏢 Corporation of the County of Dufferin
📍 Orangeville