Child Care Navigator

FOCUS Community Development Corporation; Angus; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Borden Family Resource Centre in New Lowell, Ontario is seeking a Child Care Navigator to assist families in identifying and accessing affordable, high-quality early learning programs. You will advocate for families, provide subsidy guidance, and connect them with resources.

You will build partnerships, support registry activities, and help families navigate licensing requirements while promoting inclusive services.

Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary studies (minimum 2-year program) in ECE, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Human Services or related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both French and English.
• Understanding of Ontario child care licensing regulations, subsidy frameworks, and community resources.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Prepared to work flexible hours.
• Criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening required.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in identifying, accessing, and securing high-quality, affordable early learning programs.
• Provide direct advocacy, registry support, and subsidy guidance.
• Serve as the bridge between families seeking early learning programs and available resources.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community resources and staff.
• Contribute to outreach and workshop activities.

Skills

Bilingual EN/FR

ECE or related

Excellent communication

Community networking

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

First Aid/CPR

Education

Post-secondary in ECE / Social Work

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

$34.69/hour

Days of the Week

Monday-Friday

Description

The Child Care Navigator assists families in identifying, accessing, and securing high-quality, affordable early learning programs that meet their unique needs through direct advocacy, registry support, and subsidy guidance. In this role, you will serve as the primary bridge between families seeking early learning programs and available child care resources.

Skills Required

• Completed Post Secondary studies (minimum 2-year program) in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Human Services, or a related field;
• Ability to communicate effectively in both French and English;
• Understanding and sensitivity to the unique needs of the military lifestyle;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent judgement, initiative and leadership skills;
• Understanding of Ontario child care licensing regulations, subsidy frameworks, and community resources;
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously and effectively with staff and the public;
• Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and facilitating support groups and workshops;
• Experience in establishing, sustaining and fostering a network of community contacts and partnerships;
• Demonstrated experience with program planning;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Internet, MS Teams, and Zoom;
• Experience in public speaking;
• Awareness of relevant legislated Acts;
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificates;
• Prepared to work flexible hours.

A criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening will also be required as a condition of employment for this position.

The Borden Family Resource Centre is committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The Borden Family Resource Centre does not use Artificial Intelligence for the screening of applicants.

The Borden Family Resource Centre wishes to thank all applicants. Only those applicants offered an interview will be contacted.

Canvasser 9523 County Rd 10, New Lowell, ON L0M 1N0