EarlyON Quality

EarlyON Quality and Training Specialist – Waterloo Region Location: Waterloo Region Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Number of Vacancies: 1 Anticipated Start Date: March 2026 Deadline to Apply: February 19, 2026 Starting Range: $58,000 per year *Starting rate may be adjusted above the minimum based on education and experience Total Rewards Package We believe that everyone has the potential to shine Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being. Time Away from Work At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work-life harmony. Full-time team members start with: 3 weeks of vacation, with the opportunity to earn more as their length of service increases 12 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available. Pension Plan Full-time employees can join our group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment. Employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay, which the Y, matches. After three consecutive years of service, participation in the YMCA pension plan becomes mandatory for full-time employees. Health, Dental, and Well-Being Benefits The YMCA of Three Rivers offers a comprehensive group benefits package to full-time employees (starting 3 months after the start date), including: Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers Discounts on YMCA programs and services, including childcare Role Overview Who are we… The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here. What will you do… You will be a leader in a vibrant early learning community, supporting the growth and development of Educators as they create stimulating, safe and supportive environments for children, parents and caring adults. You will develop and deliver professional learning opportunities that will focus on the planning and implementation of consistent EarlyON services, programs and environments, quality assurance and employee engagement. Your work will ensure that we fulfill our vision and commitment of EarlyON Child and Family Centres locally and provincially, and will reinforce How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years’ curriculum principles; the Child Care and Early Years Act; the Region of Waterloo Continuous Quality Improvement expectation; YMCA Best Practices; all to support and foster quality excellence. What will you bring… Ideally, you have over 5 years of experience as a Registered Early Childhood Educator working within a child and family support environment and are ready to take on a new challenge at this point in your career. You have experience in Adult Learning and demonstrate leadership that inspires, educates, and motivates others in a learning environment. You have a commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment, responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to diverse needs. You have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport and community effectively with a focus on building strong relationships and partnerships. This role requires regular travel across the region, which may not always be easily accessible through public transit. The employee must be able to arrange their transportation to these sites. A valid G driver’s license and full-time vehicle access are strongly recommended. Additional Information Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Youth In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) - if any - are considered in the decision-making process, in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years. Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) We embrace the values of justice, access, inclusion, diversity, and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups. Studies have shown that women and people of equity-deserving backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification in the posting. We understand that knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, so we strongly encourage applications even if you don’t believe you meet all the requirements outlined. Per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers. Our Commitment to Privacy The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws. We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices in keeping with privacy laws. Please visit our website for more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy. Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted. To explore additional career opportunities with the YMCA of Three Rivers, please visit our Career Page. #J-18808-Ljbffr