Who we Are: The Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region (CYPT) is a community-wide partnership of service providers, researchers, planning bodies, and funders who serve children, youth, and families. We work to improve system coordination, and the well-being of children and youth in the region (in particular, sense of belonging).
What we are Seeking To Do: Many assets and supports have been added into the system of child and youth services over the past few years in the name of equity. At the same time, there continues to be gaps and harm in the system. In thinking about how the CYPT collaborative is uniquely positioned, we want to consider existing community input regarding equity, and hear from grassroots and larger organizations, to identify the most impactful ways the CYPT structure can support system-wide equity for children and youth. We are looking to work with a Consultant who can support this endeavor. Clarifying Info: We envision that consultation will be with current CYPT members, and those who may be interested in future membership with the CYPT.
Guiding Principles: We value the opportunity this project offers to support the human rights of our community members. With that sprit, we aim for the following principles to guide the work:
1. All the voices that want to be heard will be heard.
2. Space that welcomes curiosity and compassion will be created, while also            accepting the discomfort and strong emotions that may emerge.
3. Work will be directly informed by the equity needs expressed by traditionally         under represented communities.
4. Work will be directly informed by the equity needs expressed by children and      youth.
5. Participants will need to share their truth, while also being open to personally     evolving, and to releasing any agendas and/or expectations for the outcomes       of this project.
6. The results will be intentionally informed by the community, and intentionally        actioned by the collective. 
    Requested Deliverables:
• Lead an asset/strengths assessment of equity resources, practices and                 supports across the CYPT network.
• Collaboratively with communities, and using culturally appropriate methods,         identify system-level equity gaps related to children and youth.
• Develop recommendations regarding what CYPT is best positioned to address     in the name of system-wide equity for children and youth.
   Desired Skills and Assets of a Consultant:
• Ability to lead with curiosity and to create an environment that fosters curiosity    and compassion.
​• Alignment to the principles outlined for this project.
• Experience working with equity-deserving groups, and an understanding of the    harm that can be caused by systems.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Strong understanding and experience of Waterloo Region.
•  Ability to ground the work in community-based research, and/or consult with         academia.
• Readiness to build on pre-existing studies/reports that exist (CYPT will gather       for the consultant).
• Ability to recognize personal biases and keep the project objective and                principles the priority.
• Consultants with lived experience from a traditionally underrepresented                 community(s) are encouraged to apply. 
Contract Funding: $20,000
Other Funds Available: $2,500 for stipends/honorariums to support consultation with informants.
Timeline: January – June 2024

Those interested in applying should send a written response (maximum 5 pages) that includes your proposed approach to this project (including timelines and budget allocation) by December 20, 2023 (end of day) to Alison Pearson, Manager CYPT. Please email apearson@regionofwaterloo.ca, and thank you for your interest in this project!

The North Dumfries Preschool Co-operative Inc. was founded in Ayr over 40 years ago. It was created by a group of parents who shared the core belief that parents are a child's first and most important teachers. Our program is licensed by the Ministry of Education Program and serves children ages 18 months to 5 years old divided into age-appropriate classes for toddlers and preschoolers. These children are nurtured and encouraged by their parents who work in the classroom and by our wonderful teachers, helping them to get prepared for the kindergarten years. The North Dumfries Preschool Co-Operative is funded in part by the Region of Waterloo. NDPCI is a family-focused, co-operative Preschool that participates in fundraising events and enjoys being a part of our community.
We are currently looking for an individual to fill a part-time position at the Preschool. The hours of employment are approximately 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday (15 hours a week) with flexibility on start/end time and additional hours as needed.  

$17/hour (plus $2/hour wage enhancement) for approximately 15 hours per week 

Please direct your resume and cover letter to president@ndpci.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest and we will be in contact with those selected for interviews.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Parent & Family Support Worker will be responsible for providing programs, services, and support to parents and families, with children aged birth to 18 years old, in the townships of Wilmot & Wellesley. In addition to working with families, the parent support worker will emphasize the promotion of mental health wellness and the implementation of preventative programs to foster positive mental health & wellness.
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The Parent & Family Support Worker will work collaboratively with agency staff and the community to identify needs of parents and families and develop potential partnerships with other agencies to offer programming to complement existing programs and services. They will also build rapport with clients, secure trust, and confidence, and make referrals internally and to other community services and supports as appropriate. As well, they will compile and enter necessary data and documentation into agency data systems while maintaining accurate, timely and complete files.

This position will work primarily weekdays with occasional after-school, evening and weekend hours required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: ​

DETAILS: Full-time 35 hours/week, $26/hour starting wage, expected start date in October. ​

​Reporting to the Child & Youth Coordinator, the Child & Youth Program Leader is responsible for the delivery of the agency’s Child & Youth Programs, including the development, implementation, and leading of programs in accordance with the goals and objectives of the program.

​The successful candidate will assist in the setup, clean-up, and ongoing site maintenance to keep the program space(s) clean and orderly; ensure participant safety; maintain a positive liaison with participants, coworkers, volunteers, community organizations, and related service agencies; model a strong client service orientation respecting the diverse needs of children, youth, and their families; demonstrate a commitment to understanding and upholding the mission and values of Wilmot Family Resource Centre.

DETAILS: Part-time 10-15 hours/week, $18-$20/hour starting wage, expected start date is October.​