EarlyON Program Worker (Summer)

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LAMP Community Health Centre is looking for an EarlyON Summer Program Worker to engage with children and families within the community. This role involves planning activities, supporting families' development, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant educational backgrounds, experience with early childhood programming, and a strong commitment to inclusivity and community service.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Community outreach opportunities

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Proof of a Vulnerable Sector Check required before hiring.
• Must have valid G or G2 Driver’s License.
• Experience working with families and children from 0-6 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities for children and caregivers.
• Maintain daily organization and sanitization of toys and equipment.
• Provide community information to families including newcomers.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Child Development Understanding

Cross Cultural Experience

Education

Enrollment in Early Childhood Education or Social Service Worker Program

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Video Conferencing Software

PC Windows Environment

Job description

• Contract Full Time Position: 35 hours per week
• Contract Period: June 2025 to August 2025

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

This is a summer job opportunity for those between the age of 18 and 30 years at the start of employment, are a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations (as directed by the funder).

Proof of a Vulnerable Sector Check is required prior to hiring.

Under the direct supervision of the Children’s Programs Manager, the EarlyON Summer Program Worker will plan and implement age and environmentally appropriate activities for children 0-6 years old, and their parents and caregivers. Working within a Family Support/Health Promotion Framework this position will support the healthy growth and development of families through high quality early childhood programs.

The incumbent will ensure that all organizational policies are followed.

• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team of staff and volunteer to plan and implement age and environmentally appropriate activities for children 0-6 years old, and their parents and caregivers, within the EarlyON Child and Family Centres mandate.
• Maintain set up and organization of room including daily sanitization of toys and equipment.
• Provide community information to families, especially those new to Canada and the Etobicoke-Lakeshore community.
• Plan and implement community outreach activities at local parks and community events.
• Maintain records, statistics and record of daily events for internal purposes.
• Assist with administrative tasks as required.
• Was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year; Intends to return to school on a full-time basis in the fall of 2025; is under 30 years of age (in order to meet the HRSDC Canada Summer Jobs Criteria).
• Enrolled in an Early Childhood Education and/or Social Service Worker Program.
• We prioritize the needs of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour and as such candidates with/lived experiences of oppression, racism, homophobia, transphobia and/or ableism and/or personal connection to BIPOC communities with intersectional identities will be an asset for applicants.
• Experience using social media platforms (i.e. Facebook) and working knowledge of video conferencing (i.e. Zoom).
• Proof of successful Vulnerable Sector Check required prior to hiring.
• Previous experience working with families and children from 0 – 6 from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated understanding of child development and issues facing families today.
• Good communication, team work and problem solving skills.
• A current G or G2 driver’s license with a safe driving history and ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Knowledge of the Lakeshore community is an asset.
• Cross cultural experience and/or a second language an asset.
• Problem solving and communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas.
• Positive attitude and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work independently and in a team oriented atmosphere.
• Solid working knowledge and ability to navigate a PC windows environment, including shared drives.

Working Conditions

• May require working occasional evenings.
• Will involve working outdoors at local community parks.
• Job locations vary and the job requires travelling to multiple locations.
• Must be willing and able to drive the LAMP van.
• Ability to effectively understand the appreciation of guiding fundamentals at LAMP and be able to model them, i.e. Health Promotion, Anti-Oppression; Harm Reduction and the principles of community-based practice. “Walk the talk.”

As part of our mandate for inclusivity, reasonable accommodations can be made for all incumbents to perform the described physical functions of the aforementioned job.

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups.

Please send your resume with a cover letter to Human Resources:

External Deadline |5:00 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.