Early Childhood Educator 2

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Churchill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Churchill, Canada, is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to provide care and support for children in a center environment. The role involves planning activities and maintaining a professional demeanor while working with children and parents. Candidates must have completed an Early Childhood Educator II program and possess First Aid and CPR certifications. This in-person role is full-time and supports an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Accommodations for disabilities available

Commitment to Indigenous representation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a child care setting is an asset.
• Must have First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children in a supportive and engaging environment.
• Plan and implement activities tailored to children's needs.

Skills

Ability to relate effectively to children, parents, and community

Calm and confident manner during difficult situations

Ability in planning activities for children

Maintains confidentiality with all information

Represents the organization in a professional manner

Education

Completion of Early Childhood Educator II program

Job description

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Churchill Health Centre

Department / Unit: Children's Centre

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Experience

• Previous experience in a child care setting an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized Early Childhood Educator II program and completed or willing to complete the 40-hour course requirements for working in a Children Centre.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must have First Aid and CPR.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates ability to relate effectively to children, parents and community.
• Demonstrates a calm and confident manner during difficult situations.
• Demonstrates ability in planning activities for children.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
• Represents the Churchill RHA in a professional and positive manner.

Physical Requirements

• Possible posture and muscle problems.
• Other demands as it pertains to position.
• Possible contact with children with aggressive behavior.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.