Administrative Culture Lead - CELC Lindsay Program

Compass Early Learning and Care Career Opportunity

Location: CELC Lindsay - Lindsay, Ontario

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Job Type: Maternity Leave Contract 

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 29.93 - $31.93 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2026

Anticipated End Date: April 1,  2027

Please Apply By: February 15,2026

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About Us

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 600 Staff and 50 Home Child Care providers, we offer 44 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families 

For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community. 

Watch this video if you want to learn more! 

Come Work with Compass ELC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmhfhVKNuGs 

About the role

At Compass ELC you will work as an Administrative Culture Lead alongside some of the most passionate, caring and dedicated educators in the industry. We are looking for an individual with 3-5 years experience working in a licensed Child Care Centre. You will spend your time engaging, connecting, and learning alongside children, families, community partners and co-workers. You will support the administrative and licensing requirements within the program in support with the Operations, Human Relations, and Finance teams. You will model and grow a perspective of equity and strive for a deeper understanding of cultural awareness.

This position will be a 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Permanent position. You must have availability from 7am to 6 pm every Monday to Friday. Hours will be determined to meet the needs of the program.

Key Responsibilities Include

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  Facilitate and participate in staff meetings.


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  Support a culture of collaboration, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.


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  Planning and implementing play-based experiences based on children’s interests. 


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  Administering payroll, billing, subsidy reconciliations, maintaining staff files, and coordinating staffing needs. 


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  Administering the program budget in partnership with the finance team. 


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  Following and supporting Ministry Licensing and Reporting Guidelines


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  Build and maintain relationships with children, families, staff, volunteers, students, community partners, and school staff.


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  Ensure the safety and cleanliness of equipment, furniture, and materials.


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  Welcome new team members, families, and children into the program.

Benefits

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  Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)
  


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  Professional Development Opportunities (internal and External) (12 hours per year
  compensated in time in lieu if completed outside work hours) 


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  Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount)
  
  


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  Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked
  

Skills and Qualifications

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  Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.


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  Strong disposition towards administration, organization, research, and inquiry.


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  Comfortable with technology and learning new software processes.


• A clear understanding of CCEYA (Child Care Early Years Act), related legislation, and Compass ELC policies and procedures.


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  Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Early Learning Sector.


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  1-2 years of administration experience in a licensed child care centre.


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  Possess required training and documents as per Ministry of Education, Compass Early Learning and Care, and Child Care Early Years Act requirements.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our Bamboo Careers Page. 

Inclusivity and Accessibility

To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.  

We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process. For assistance, please contact our Human Relations – Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator at 705-749-3488 ext. 245, [email protected] or careers@compasselc.com.