Earlyon Program Worker

**EarlyON Program Worker (Summer)** **Temporary Full Time Position: 35 Hours per week** **Contract Period: June 2, 2025 to August 29, 2025** **Salary: $20.11 per hour** **Number of Positions: 2** 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. **Job Summary** 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. **Primary Responsibilities** - 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. **Required Qualifications** - 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. - 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. - **We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.**_ **Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal Contract length: 12 weeks Pay: $20.11 per hour Flexible language requirement: - French not required Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2025-06-06 Expected start date: 2025-06-02