Program Assistant (Part Time Contract to Dec. 2026)

BrightStart Caledon Family Centre; Caledon; On-site; ZAR 299,115 - 343,622; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Not-for-profit sector experience

Job summary

BrightStart Caledon Family Centre is currently seeking a part-time Program Assistant to help deliver high-quality child and family programs and provide essential administrative support. You will work primarily with families in the EarlyON and Growing Together programs.

The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to a welcoming and inclusive community hub in Caledon.

Qualifications

• :
• Post-secondary administrative studies program completed.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Previous experience in providing service to the public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Non-profit sector experience an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Additional languages an asset.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable vehicle is required.
• Successful completion of Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Current First Aid and CPR-C certification is required.
• Food Handlers Certification an asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet families and provide information about programs and services, give tours of the facilities.
• Complete administrative tasks such as registration, program attendance, program evaluations, statistics, reports, etc.
• Respond to and redirect telephone and email inquiries as necessary.
• Support families and caregivers by providing information when appropriate and directing concerns to the Program Facilitator.
• Assist in complete set-up and take down needed in the delivery of programs.
• Supervise the environment to ensure the safety of all users.
• Ensure facilities and resources are maintained with a high level of cleanliness, by replenishing supplies, sanitizing/washing equipment and toys, cleaning furniture and floor surfaces. Comply with Public Health and Safety Protocols.
• Provide healthy meal preparation and support or the Growing Together in Peel program. Responsible for purchasing food and supplies and maintaining records.
• Assist with daily physical literacy activity and Songs & Stories.
• Provide childminding to children of parents/caregivers participating in support groups/workshops as required.
• Ensure programs and services are safe, appropriate, accessible, culturally sensitive, and inclusive.
• Maintain active, cooperative, confidential, and effective communication with clients, community members, coworkers, and volunteers.
• May be required to be a Worker Member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Participate in community events, outreach activities and fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Public service experience

Education

Post-secondary administrative studies program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Assistant

(Part Time Contract to Dec. 2026 with potential for permanent employment)

20-25 hours per week, including evenings & Saturday rotation

Are you passionate about working with children and families? Do you enjoy working as part of a team in a thriving and inclusive environment? Are you someone with a strong attention to details who excel at organization. Are you skilled at making meaningful connections and creating a welcoming environment? This is an opportunity for you!

Who We Are

BrightStart Caledon Family Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization serving Caledon and surrounding areas. We provide a safe space for families to access high-quality programs and services for themselves and their children. We are an inclusive community hub, promoting positive outcomes for children, while connecting families to each other and community resources. We tailor our work to respond to community needs. We work to reduce the barriers to an exceptional childhood by supporting parents/caregivers and their capacity to parent. Our staff responds with empathy to common caregiving concerns, and promotes health and positive social, emotional and physical development of children.

Benefits

• Join a high profile, respected community service organization that is uniquely positioned in its service to your local community.
• Become part of the not-for-profit community service/charitable sector in your community.
• Invest your expertise in a caring organization that provides quality programs and family supports for children, parents, and caregivers in Caledon and the surrounding areas.

The Position

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality child and family programs and services. Provides administrative support for all program functions. The successful candidate will be working primarily with our families in our EarlyON and Growing Together programs.

Areas of Responsibility

In this growing organization, you will perform the following tasks:

• Greet families and provide information about programs and services, give tours of the facilities.
• Complete administrative tasks such as registration, program attendance, program evaluations, statistics, reports, etc.
• Respond to and redirect telephone and email inquiries as necessary.
• Support families and caregivers by providing information when appropriate and directing concerns to the Program Facilitator.
• Assist in complete set-up and take down needed in the delivery of programs.
• Supervise the environment to ensure the safety of all users.
• Ensure facilities and resources are maintained with a high level of cleanliness, by replenishing supplies, sanitizing/washing equipment and toys, cleaning furniture and floor surfaces. Comply with Public Health and Safety Protocols.
• Provide healthy meal preparation and support or the Growing Together in Peel program. Responsible for purchasing food and supplies and maintaining records.
• Assist with daily physical literacy activity and Songs & Stories.
• Provide childminding to children of parents/caregivers participating in support groups/workshops as required.
• Ensure programs and services are safe, appropriate, accessible, culturally sensitive, and inclusive.
• Maintain active, cooperative, confidential, and effective communication with clients, community members, coworkers, and volunteers.
• May be required to be a Worker Member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Participate in community events, outreach activities and fundraising initiatives.

Salary Type: per hour

Salary: $18.28 to $21.00

Job Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• Successful completion of a post-secondary administrative studies program.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Previous experience in providing service to the public.
• Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Non-profit sector experience an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Additional languages an asset.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable vehicle is required.
• Successful completion of Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Current First Aid and CPR-C certification is required.
• Food Handlers Certification an asset.

BrightStart Caledon Family Centre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals for positions posted. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve and foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and all other applicable legislation, BrightStart Caledon Family Centre is pleased to accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please advise if you require an accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Job Contact Information

Tracey Stewart, Program Manager

BrightStart Caledon Family Centre

150 Queen St. S. BOLTON, ON L7E 1E3

Email: [e-mail]