Child Program Worker Assistant

Competition #2026-204-HB Child Program Worker Assistant (2026-204-HB)

Employment Type: Contract Hourly (8 weeks), Bargaining Unit (2 vacancies)

Work Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm)

Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite at 251 Cosburn Avenue

Salary: $18.06/hour

Application Deadline: May 06, 2026 by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Homeward Bound

This position is responsible to the Supervisors of Neighbourhood Programs to support the efficient operation of the Homeward Bound program and well-being of children.The incumbent of this position performs tasks of a confidential nature. This includes information regarding children and participants.

The position requires good oral and written communication skills in English.

What You Will Do

Assist with delivering after-school activities which facilitate educational and life skills development.

Provide spontaneous age-appropriate activities for children in the program.

Help prepare and cook healthy snacks.

Assist in overseeing the safety of the children for both off-site trips and in the onsite space

Work in accordance with all relevant legislation, by-laws, program, and organizational policies. What You Bring to the Team

Knowledge of child development and learning needs of children 4 – 12 years.

Ability to work with children and parents who have experienced violence or homelessness, and some understanding of this population’s unique issues.

What Will Set You Apart

Understanding of community development and child-centered approaches.

Ability to work well in a team environment.

Experience working with children with emotional or social challenges.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Proven capacity to work one-on-one with children and relate to them in a non-judgmental and respectful way.

First Aid Certification is considered an asset

Must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada as outlined:

be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*;

be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,

have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.