Waskoosis Safe Shelter Childcare

**Waskoosis Safe Shelter Childcare & Recreation Worker**

**Employment Opportunity**
- MLTC was created by nine First Nations located in north-west Saskatchewan who have constitutionally recognized aboriginal rights and Treaty Rights under Treaties #6, #8 and #10. The primary purpose of MLTC is to serve those First Nations in their aspirations for cultural, economic and political autonomy. As a private sector employer engaged primarily in promoting and serving the interests of the member First Nations, MLTC asserts its right to provide preferential treatment to First Nations people, giving them priority in decisions on employment matters such as hiring, and this can extend to measures such as opening competitions only to First Nations people._
- _This competition is open to all applicants; and_
- _Preference will be given to qualified First Nations applicants or other Indigenous applicants who self-declare as being a First Nations person or of other Indigenous ancestry._

The Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to fill a full time, term position of Waskoosis Safe Shelter (WSS) Childcare & Recreation Worker. Term is from hire date to March 31, 2024 and may be extended based on funding and program needs.

The WSS Childcare & Recreation Worker will work closely with the WSS Manager, and is responsible for assisting shelter clients with their childcare needs while they are in programming or attending appointments; this is done through planning and implementing activities and lesson plans that are age-appropriate to stimulate the child’s intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. The employee will be vigilant in character and able to monitor children throughout the day, ensuring their safety at all times. Parents and Shelter Workers will be able to rely on the Childcare & Recreation Worker to maintain clear communication with them and act appropriately in case of an emergency.

**Duties (include but not limited to)**:

- Plans, prepares, and provides programming materials and activities for children in care.
- Ensure children are learning positive behaviours and are provided with guidance or approved discipline, as needed.
- Create a positive atmosphere through fair, progressive, and consistent expectations.
- Wash and disinfect all toys and surfaces in the playroom.
- Know where each child in care is at all times, ensuring that children in care are never left unsupervised.
- Exercise the legal duty to report any suspected, observed, or disclosed neglect or abuse of a child.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with families by providing ongoing updates, support, and resources over the course of their shelter stay.
- Work with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioural goals.
- Other duties assigned

**Qualifications**:
Minimum:

- Grade 12 with experience in child care may be considered.

Preferred:

- Early Childhood Education Diploma/Certificate

Other:

- Exceptional communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, caring, and compassionate attitude.
- Decisiveness, patience, and stamina to chase after, lift, and carry children.
- Excellent leadership skills and confidence giving direction.
- Strong time and task management skills.
- Strong understanding of stages of childhood development.
- Capacity to serve as a strong role model for the children in care.
- Ability to respond with sensitivity to the needs of individual children and their families, respecting diversities in age, gender, developmental level, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural background.
- Knowledge surrounding how witnessing domestic violence can affect children.
- An understanding of Northern Saskatchewan and the clientele we serve is a definite asset.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with children of all ages.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to speak Cree and/or Dene Language.
- Clear/Negative Criminal Record Check inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector Check.

**Human Resources Department**

**8003 Flying Dust Reserve**

**MEADOW LAKE, SK S9X 1T8**

**Phone: (306) 236-5654 Fax: (306) 236-3509**

**Deadline: Friday, April 7, 2023**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-07