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Medicine Children’s Lodge Daycare – Child Care Assistant(s)


About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for that special someone to join our Medicine Children’s Lodge Daycare team in our newly renovated space on 455 McDermot as a Child Care Assistant (CCA). We currently have Full Time, Part Time, and Casual roles available!

The selected CCA is an energetic, culturally-competent individual who will incorporate Indigenous ways of being into all aspects of daily programming and program areas (play based curriculum including music, art, literature, physical activity, personal hygiene and healthy eating). You have a positive and a team-orientated approach alongside understanding on how to support children with diverse abilities, and love connecting with all children! Our center is currently licensed for 16 spaces with 4 infants and 12 preschool aged children and is currently undergoing an expansion of services to 48 spaces to better serve community; our hours of operation are 8:30-4:30.

What You Bring

  • Experience working with children of various ages and abilities
  • Able to lift children up to 20 pounds; bend, sit on low chairs, sit on floor, take walks, play in playground
  • Child Care Assistant Certification; or willingness to obtain
  • Current First Aid and CPR training (Level C); or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire
  • Commit to Kids and Accessibility training must be completed prior to start of position
  • Current Food Handler’s Certificate; or willing to obtain
  • 40-hour child development course recognized by ELCC; or willingness to obtain within one year of employment
  • Experience working with children with supportive requirements is an asset
  • Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children in English; an Indigenous language is an asset
  • Experience working with circle of security framework is considered an asset
  • A recent (within the past 3 months) Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check are required prior to beginning with the organization

We are Proud to Offer:

  • $16.05 – $19.40 per hour (if you have completed the 40-hour course requirement)
  • 48 space working environment and enhanced staff to child ratios as required
  • Employee training & development
  • A friendly, culturally safe and supportive environment
  • Casual dress

Ka Ni Kanichihk is committed to achieving employment equity; therefore, candidates are strongly encouraged to indicate in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

A review of applications will begin immediately with the post remaining open until the position(s) are filled. 

Please send your resume, cover letter, and two work related references to:

Human Resource Manager

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email:  careers@kanikanichihk.ca

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.