Child Care Assistant, Victoria Day Care - FT Term

eBrandon; Brandon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care facility in Brandon, Manitoba, is seeking an energetic Child Care Assistant for a full-time indefinite term position. The role involves working 35 hours weekly and requires experience with young children, effective communication skills, and the completion of a 40-hour approved course within the first year. Competitive salaries are offered based on experience, starting at $19.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children required.
• Ability to work as a team member and effective communication skills.
• Completion of a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Records Check necessary.

Responsibilities

• Fill a full-time term position at Victoria Day Care Centre.
• Work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and patience.

Skills

Experience with young children

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Completed 40-hour course approved by Manitoba Early Learning & Child Care

Tools

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Child Care Assistant, Victoria Day Care - FT Term

Position Title: Child Care Assistant (CCA), Victoria Day Care Centre - full‑time indefinite term (grant funded)

Competition File Number: 27/25; Posting Close Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba is seeking an energetic Child Care Assistant at the Victoria Day Care Centre to fill a full‑time indefinite term position. This indefinite term position is funded by a child‑specific grant through the Province of Manitoba's Early Learning and Child Care division; as a result, should the child leave the program, this position would expire subject to a minimum two‑week notice period. The successful candidate will work 35‑hours per week, Monday to Friday between the Centre's operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; this position is subject to a six‑month probationary period. Applicants must have the ability to demonstrate good communication skills, patience, passion, and have experience working with young children. Should the successful applicant be a CCA who has not yet completed an approved 40‑hour course, completing an approved course within the first year of employment is a condition of employment. The Victoria Day Care Centre is a dynamic work environment that offers competitive salaries. Wages will be determined as per education and related experience; the CCA with 40‑hour course scale starts at $19.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children;
• Must be willing to complete or provide proof of a completed 40‑hour course approved by Manitoba Early Learning & Child Care within the first year of employment, as per their regulations;
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification;
• Ability to work as a team member and possess effective communication skills;
• Please refer to section below for additional requirements.

Additional Information

• Successful completion of a Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Prior Contact Check, and a Driver's Abstract Check is required. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred for the Criminal Record Check; the Agency will pay for the other three security checks.
• Please include three references with your application. Two must be employment‑related, one being your current or most recent supervisor. The third can be a personal or character reference. The Agency will not contact your references in advance of an interview.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and if successful, maintain eligibility throughout the employment period.
• We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Instructions

Please express your interest in this position, please send your up‑to‑date Cover Letter, Resume and three References to:

Human Resources through the online submission button at: https://cfswestern.mb.ca/job/child-care-assistant-victoria-day-care-indefinite-term/ or by emailing: [e-mail] prior to the posting close date and time.