Posted 20 days ago
Contractual Full-Time Program Assistant (Until August 2027)
@ Township of Russell / Municipalité de Russell
Russell, Ontario
Overview
The Township of Russell / Municipalité de Russell is hiring a full-time contractual Program Assistant until August 2027 to support educators in a childcare group. The work covers daily routines and activities and individualized support for children with special needs. The posting states 40 hours per week at $22.23 to $25.02 per hour, a pension plan and free access to the Sports Dome Training Centre.
Pay:
$22.23–$25.02 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Soutenir les enfants pendant les routines et activités quotidiennes
- Collaborer avec les éducateurs au fonctionnement du groupe
- Offrir un soutien individualisé à un enfant ayant des besoins particuliers
- Favoriser l'inclusion et la participation au sein du groupe
Requirements summary:
- Certification valide de RCR et de premiers soins
- Vérification d'antécédents judiciaires vulnérabilité, négative, de moins de 6 mois
- Être âgé d'au moins 18 ans
- Excellente maîtrise du français et de l'anglais, à l'oral et à l'écrit
- Patience, empathie et compréhension des besoins des enfants
- Capacité d'adaptation et souplesse dans un milieu dynamique
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, First Aid |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Township of Russell / Municipalité de Russell
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Position Overview and Requirements:
The Program Assistant works in collaboration with the educators to support the daily functioning of the group and the development of children in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment. They support children during routines and daily activities and may provide individualized support to a child with special needs to promote inclusion and participation within the group.
- Hold a valid CPR and First Aid certification;
- Valid and negative criminal record check – vulnerable sector (within 6 months);
- Must be 18 years or older;
- Communication and interpersonal skills;
- Patience, empathy and understanding of children’s needs;
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment;
- Work in cooperation within a strong team environment.
Language Requirements:
Excellent proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in both French and English.
Compensation:
The salary, based on 40 hours per week, is set between $22.23/hour and $25.02/hour and includes a pension plan, and free access to the Sports Dome Training Centre.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates for the position are invited to submit their application through our UKG Recruiting System. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 23, 2026. A detailed job description is available upon request.
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