Role Overview
The Lead EarlyON Facilitator provides day-to-day operational leadership, mentorship and program coordination for an assigned EarlyON Child and Family Centre while actively participating in the delivery of high-quality, inclusive early learning programs and family support services. This role supports service excellence by fostering positive outcomes for children, families and caregivers while ensuring compliance with guidelines, organizational policies and applicable legislative requirements.
Reporting to the Manager, EarlyON Child and Family Centre, the Lead Facilitator serves as the local site lead (“Working Supervisor”), supporting staff development, operational consistency, community partnerships, quality improvement and service continuity.
Role Status
This position is open due to an existing position vacancy and role restructuring.
Key Skills and Capabilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
· Strong knowledge of EarlyON Child and Family Centre Guidelines, child development, and family-centred service delivery
· Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities that foster employee engagement and service excellence
· Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills with children, families, caregivers, community partners, and colleagues
· Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
· Commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible environments for all participants
· Ability to support operational excellence through quality improvement, compliance monitoring, and sound decision-making
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and organizational systems used for reporting, documentation, and program coordination
Why Join E3 Community Services?
At E3, we are committed to creating inclusive communities where people are empowered to live their best lives. We value collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, and we believe our employees are the foundation of the services we provide.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contributions
- Generous vacation and personal time
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive workplace culture
Our Commitment
E3 Community Services is committed to person-directed services that promote dignity, choice, inclusion and belonging. Every employee contributes to creating environments where people are respected, empowered, and supported to achieve their individual goals. We are looking for team members who share our commitment to providing respectful, inclusive and person-centred supports
Working Conditions and Expectations
This role includes the following working conditions:
· : EarlyON Child and Family Centre locations within the service area
· Primarily weekday hours based on program operations. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support programming, outreach activities or community events
· Regular local travel between EarlyON locations and community partner sites
Compensation
The expected hourly range for this role is $24.00 to $27.90
Placement within the range will be based on demonstrated skills, relevant experience and internal equity considerations.
Use of AI in Hiring
AI-enabled tools may be used to support administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview scheduling and application management. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Accessibility and Fair Hiring Statement
E3 Community Services Inc. is committed to fair, inclusive and accessible employment practices consistent with the Employment Standards Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our recruitment and selection practices are guided by our organizational values and our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB).
E3 Community Services Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in the screening or selection of candidates. Applications are reviewed by members of our People & Culture team and hiring decisions are made by people.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact People & Culture at [email protected]. We will work with you to support an inclusive and accessible experience.
Personal information is collected and used only for recruitment purposes and is retained and safeguarded in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
Record Retention Notice
In accordance with Ontario legislation, job postings and application materials are retained for a minimum of three years.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00-$27.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Collingwood, ON L9Y 3W2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Driver's License (required)
Location:
- Collingwood, ON L9Y 3W2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
