Posted 4 days ago
Program Assistant Contractual Full-Time (Until August 2027)
@ Township of Russell / Municipalité de Russell
Russell, Ontario
Overview
Township of Russell is hiring a full-time contractual Program Assistant until August 2027 to support educators in a childcare group. The role supports daily routines and may give individualized support to a child with special needs. Pay is $22.23 to $25.02 per hour for 40 hours per week, with a pension plan and free access to the Sports Dome Training Centre.
Pay:
$22.23–$25.02 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support educators in the daily functioning of the group
- Support children during routines and daily activities
- Provide individualized support to children with special needs
- Promote inclusion and participation within the group
Requirements summary:
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification
- Negative vulnerable sector check within 6 months
- Must be 18 years or older
- Excellent English proficiency
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy and understanding of children's needs
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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 |
| 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 |
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Township of Russell / Municipalité de Russell
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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 English. Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
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 16, 2026. A detailed job description is available upon request.
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