Nutrition Specialist

Job Type:
Permanent

Location:
Beehive Program - Campbellford, Ontario

Hours: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday, hours vary between 7 am to 6 pm.

Anticipated Start Date:
The start date is Negotiable

About Us:

For more than forty years, our organization has been growing and evolving.

Over those years we've expanded our vision of early learning and child care, enhanced our learning environments to truly honour our belief in children as competent and full of wonder, worked to develop an organizational culture that is strength-based and creates opportunities for growth and development for all of us, deepened our understanding of the principles of organizational democracy, provided care for thousands of children and their families, and experienced the growth of our organization from the three original to over 500 people working together on behalf of children and families.

About the role:

At Compass ELC you will work as a Nutrition Specialist alongside some of the most passionate, caring, and dedicated educators in the industry.

You will spend your time planning, prepping, and cooking nutritious and delicious meals and snacks, in accordance with the Canada Food Guide, Ministry of Education, and Compass Early Learning and Care policies and guidelines.

You will model and grow a perspective of equity and strive for a deeper understanding of cultural awareness. Hours will be based on program needs and funding. You will work 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, hours may vary between 7 am and 6 pm.

Some accountabilities associated with the role include:

• Planning, prepping, and, cooking nutritious and delicious meals and snacks.
• Collaborating with a dedicated and passionate team of nutrition specialists.
• Preparing menus and food with consideration to children's food allergies and sensitivities
• Drafting and preparing seasonal menus considering Canada Food Guide, Ministry of Education, and Compass ELC policies and guidelines.
• Building and maintaining relationships with families and including them in the learning process.
• Building and maintaining relationships with staff, volunteers, students, community partners, and school staff, including principals, custodians, and teaching teams in shared spaces.
• Working as part of a team with fellow Coworkers, Families, Community Partners, and Children.
• Supporting the safety of staff and children by learning and acknowledging all children's diverse needs, and backgrounds, and creating equitable opportunities for all children to engage.
• Demonstrating respect for spaces by ensuring the safety and cleanliness of all equipment, furniture, and materials.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Is familiar with the Child Care Early Years Act, and licensing standards in a childcare program.
• Is passionate about nutrition and has experience cooking for large groups
• Has experience working/volunteering with children and youth.
• Possesses the training and documents required by the Ministry of Education, Compass Early Learning and Care, and the Child Care Early Years Act to work in a childcare setting:
• Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
• Updated immunization records (Or a signed and notarized refusal of affidavit or medical exemption).
• Fully vaccinated for COVID19 (* Applications for exemptions will be considered only for the protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code disability (medical) and creed (religious). Accommodations, if granted, may vary from person to person and are not guaranteed).
• Possess a valid Food Handlers Certificate as well as the training and documents required by the Ministry of Education to work in a child care setting.

How to Apply:

To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.

Additional Information and Requirements:

Benefits:

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)
• Benefits health, 80% dental, paramedical $ bundled, EFAP (LifeWorks)
• Health Savings Account HSA $150.00 per year
• Professional Development Opportunities (internal and External) (12 hours per year compensated in time in lieu if completed outside work hours)
• Annual RRSP contribution $1000
• First Aid and CPR Training paid for all permanent employees that have not let their certification expire
• Safe Food Handlers Training paid for those that require it for their role
• Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount)
• Paid Time Off starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked/4% personal sick

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