Administrative Culture Lead - CELC Northern Lights

Compass Early Learning & Care Career Opportunity

Position: Administrative Culture Lead

Job Type: 18-month Contract (Maternity Leave)

Location: CELC Northern Lights - Keene, Ontario

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.  

Starting Rate of Pay: $27. 90 to $29.90 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: September 2, 2025

Anticipated Contract End Date: March 1, 2027

Please apply by July 15, 2025 

About Us:

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit childcare organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home Child Care providers, we offer 42 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. 

About this role:

At Compass ELC, you will work as an Administrative Culture Lead alongside some of the industry's most passionate, caring, and dedicated educators. You will spend your time engaging, connecting, and learning alongside children, families, community partners, and co-workers.

You will be accountable for day-to-day operations, administrative requirements, licensing requirements, and other related legislative requirements. You will work collaboratively 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. 

These positions will be 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You must be available from 7 am to 6 pm every Monday to Friday. Hours will be determined to meet the needs of the program.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitate and participate in staff meetings.


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


• Supports Educators in planning and implementing play-based experiences based on children’s interests. 


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


• Supports succession planning for both children and staff.


• Supporting the successful implementation of the program budget in partnership with the team, co-leads, and finance. 


• Adhering to and supporting Ministry Licensing and Reporting Guidelines, CELC policies, and procedures.


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


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


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

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working as a Registered Early Childhood Educator.


• Minimum 2 years of experience in administration or other related experience (i.e. budgets, waitlists, etc.)


• Is registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.

• Has a natural disposition towards building trusting relationships with all families, children, colleagues, and community partners.


• Has a coaching mindset and a passion to support culture within the program.


• Has a passion and interest in supporting the continued growth of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all aspects of the program.

• Has a strong disposition towards administration, organization, research, and inquiry.


• Is comfortable with technology and learning new software processes.


• Has a strong and clear understanding of CCEYA (Child Care Early Years Act), related legislation, and Compass ELC policies and procedures, and vision framework.


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

How to Apply:

To apply please send your resume and cover letter/letter of intent sharing why you have applied to one of these positions to [email protected] by 9 am on July 2, 2025. The interviews will be conducted on July 7th with successful applicants. Please note that successful applicants will be contacted by Ryan or Marsha prior to that date to set up details.

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 Coordinators at 705-749-3488 ext. 217, or [email protected].