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THE CHILDREN’S COTTAGE SOCIETY: CRISIS NURSERY
CHILD CARE WORKER – CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM Competition #CN-CCW.CSJ
The Children’s Cottage Society, established in Calgary in 1986, provides crisis nursery, community respite, and family support programs to more than 3,500 children a year. The Society’s mission is to “Build strong children and safe, nurturing families through prevention programs and support services” and our vision is “Resilient children blossom in healthy families.”
The Crisis Nursery provides 24-hour care for up to 3 nights for up to 20 children under the age of 9 when their families are in crisis and have no other alternatives for childcare help.
The Child Care Worker will be a strong team player in our organization who is responsible for the day-to-day care of the children staying at the Crisis Nursery. This role assists with the planning of daily activities for the children according to their developmental needs.
*This is a Temporary Role for an 8 Week Period as part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program*
Please read before applying:
The Canada Summer Jobs program is a program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). It helps youth gain paid summer work experience and develop skills for the job market. The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible:
- 18 – 30 years of age
- Not currently employed with the Children’s Cottage Society
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN). Persons with a Work or Study Permit are not eligible
- International students are not eligible
- Possess a valid Child Intervention Check (no more than 6 months old), or is eligible to receive one.
- Possess a valid Police Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check (no more than 6 months old) or is eligible to receive one.
- Currently residing in Calgary or surrounding area
- Available for 8 weeks (35 hours per week) up to August 31, 2026
Hours/Salary: This role will work a 35-hour work week, with an hourly rate of $20.00 per hour.
We have two positions available for the following hours:
- Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Monday to Friday 1pm to 8pm
WORK LOCATION:
Child and Family Centre – 1804 Home Road NW T3B 1H1
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements
- Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certificate (ECE); Level 2 or 3 preferred
- Experience caring for children in a professional environment.
- First Aid (Level C)
- Completion of a Police Check WITH Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check.
- Completion of Brain Story preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Benchmark level 5 required).
- Proficient use of computers including ability to document using a database.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing quality care for children who are newborn to age 9.
- Maintaining a safe environment.
- Assisting children in their daily routines.
- Assisting children to cope with feelings of separation from their parents.
- Documentation of children’s daily activities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- A Police Information Check, WITH a vulnerable sector search, is required upon commencement of employment (Note: it is recommended to apply for your Police Check early as to avoid delays in Employment. Please refer to: Police Information Checks).
- A Child Intervention Check is required upon commencement of employment (Note: it is recommended to apply early to avoid delays in Employment. Please refer to Child Intervention Checks Alberta)
- Applicants must provide proof of qualifications prior to Job Offer.
- Must be able to work in Canada.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, we will only contact those applicants selected for an interview.
Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to: careers@childrenscottage.ab.ca
Please quote Competition #CN-CCW.CSJ when submitting your resume and cover letter.
For more information about the Children’s Cottage Society, please visit our website: www.childrenscotttage.ab.ca
