DUTIES:
Would include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the safe operation of our waterfront program
• Implementing policies and procedures and safety standards
• Programming fun, challenging waterfront activities

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will be alert, safety conscious, flexible and enthusiastic
• Have a current National Lifeguard Service Certification
• Have a current Red Cross Instructor's Certification an asset
• At least two years camp leadership experience
• Related degree or diploma is an asset
• Must be certified in First Aid and C.P.R.

 
All employees of the YW are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the people who access our services, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering services. 
 
HOURS:       35 hours per week up to 4 weeks. Up to four weeks bus monitor (41.25 hours or
                      46.25 hours/week). This position begins June 29th, 2019 until August 27th, 2021.
RATE:          $16.272 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits.
 
Please respond in writing, indicating how you became aware of this posting by May 4th, 2021 to:
 

Jennifer Marshall
Manager, Camp Clover
153 Frederick St
Kitchener, ON  N2H 2M2
Fax:  519-576-0129
campcoordinator@ywkw.ca
 
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations.
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities throughout the hiring process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
 

DUTIES:
Would include but are not limited to:

• May either be assigned to leader duties or lifeguard duties.
• For leaders' duties, please refer to Leader posting. 
• Lifeguards are responsible for the safe operation of our waterfront program including, implementing policies and procedures and safety standards as well as programming fun, challenging waterfront activities.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Alert, safety conscious, flexible, enthusiastic
• Minimum swimming level of Bronze Cross
• Lifeguards must also have the qualifications outlined for Leaders.
• Must be certified in First Aid and C.P.R.

 
All YW employees are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the people who access our services, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering services. 
 
HOURS:            35 hours per week up to 4 weeks. Up to four weeks bus monitor (41.25 hours or
                           46.25 hours/week).This position begins June 29th, 2019 until August 27th, 2021.
RATE:                 $15.732 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits.
 
Please respond in writing, indicating how you became aware of this posting by May 4th, 2021 to:
 

Jennifer Marshall
Manager, Camp Clover
153 Frederick St
Kitchener, ON  N2H 2M2
Fax:  519-576-0129
campcoordinator@ywkw.ca
 
YW is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations.
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YW is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities throughout the hiring process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

​EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
 
YW Kitchener-Waterloo
invites applications for the position of
overnight awake temporary full-time

EMERGENCY SHELTER WORKER
(Unionized position)

​QUALIFICATIONS
A feminist understanding of women abuse and the dynamics of homelessness usually obtained through a combination of a degree and/or diploma in the social sciences, and relevant work experience.  Preference will be given to those familiar with the welfare system and those who have experience in a shelter setting. Crisis, suicide intervention, and an ability to successfully resolve conflict are required skills.  Valid Standard First Aid and CPR are required.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of a multi-disciplinary staff team, you will offer ongoing support to meet the housing, financial, and life support needs of women in residence; answer telephone inquiries regarding emergency housing; completes intakes and intake related tasks; keep accurate records of medication held for residents; and resolve conflicts between residents.  Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
 
All YW employees are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the people who access our services, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering services. 
 
RATE:                $22.078 per hour with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits
HOURS:              54 hours per pay period
YW reserves the right to deploy its employees to other shifts (including overnights and weekends), programs, or positions, within the homelessness and housing department based on program needs.
Please note that your position and priority is for overnight shifts and this is a condition of your employment.  This does not preclude you from taking extra daytime shifts that become available, on the condition that overnight shifts are your first priority, unless otherwise approved by your supervisor.


Please respond in writing by April 26, 2021 to:

Darion Brenner, Manager of Operations
 YW Emergency Shelter
84 Frederick St.
Kitchener, ON N2H 2L7
Darion Brenner@ywkw.ca
 
YW is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations.
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
YW is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities throughout the hiring process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
​

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
 
YW Kitchener-Waterloo
invites applications for the position of
overnight awake temporary full-time
 
EMERGENCY SHELTER WORKER
                                                              (Unionized position)                                                                                                 

QUALIFICATIONS
A feminist understanding of women abuse and the dynamics of homelessness usually obtained through a combination of a degree and/or diploma in the social sciences, and relevant work experience.  Preference will be given to those familiar with the welfare system and those who have experience in a shelter setting. Crisis, suicide intervention, and an ability to successfully resolve conflict are required skills.  Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C are required.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of a multi-disciplinary staff team, you will offer ongoing support to meet the housing, financial, and life support needs of women in residence; answer telephone inquiries regarding emergency housing; completes intakes and intake related tasks; keep accurate records of medication held for residents; and resolve conflicts between residents.  Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
 
All YW employees are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the people who access our services, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering services. 
 
RATE:                              $22.078 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits
HOURS:                            69.5 hours per pay period

YW reserves the right to deploy its employees to other shifts (including overnights and weekends), programs, or positions, within the homelessness and housing department based on program needs.
Please note that your position and priority is for overnight shifts and this is a condition of your employment.  This does not preclude you from taking extra daytime shifts that become available, on the condition that overnight shifts are your first priority, unless otherwise approved by your supervisor.

​
Please respond in writing by April 26, 2021 to:

Darion Brenner
Manager of Operations
 YW Emergency Shelter
84 Frederick St.
Kitchener, ON N2H 2L7
Email: HomelessnessHousing@ywkw.ca
 
YW is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations.
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
​

Job Title:
Program Developer, Summer Camp, STEAM Education

Competition #:
21-250

Dept. / Campus:
School of Community Services/Remote
35 hours/week

Posting Date:
April 19, 2021

Closing Date:
April 25, 2021

Vacancy Type:
Administrative Temporary Full-time Contract Position (Six weeks)
 
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves around the world and in our local community, Conestoga College continues to adjust plans based on the guidance provided by our local Public Health authority. Considering these unprecedented circumstances, all final hiring decisions remain contingent upon confirmed enrolment numbers and the evolving work environment. Conestoga College will take appropriate measures to protect the safety and well-being of our College community and prospective candidates throughout the recruitment and selection process, including the scheduling of remote interviews.

The School of Community Services, ECE Professional Resource Centre, has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Program Developer. 
We are currently seeking a qualified professional to develop a summer camp program for school-aged children that focuses on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education.
 
Your contributions will directly make a difference in our local community.
 
This six-week contract role is an immediate start.
 
Although many of our employees are currently working remotely, all employees are expected to be able to work on campus as required.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Under the direction of the Manager of the ECE Professional Resource Centre, the successful candidate is responsible for completion of the program:
 

• Designing activities in each area of STEAM that can be implemented with children, indoors and/or outdoors
• Creating provocation kits that include resources, materials, and equipment to support STEAM programming
• Developing a guidebook of ideas and questions for interacting with children to highlight learnings
• Compiling a summary profile of developmental milestones for age groups
• Creating a community of practice that supports camp staff and provides a platform to highlight stories of children’s experiences and successes
• Working virtually in a collaborative, collegial manner

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• A Diploma or Degree in the sciences, or an education degree 
• Minimum three years of experience working in a science-related industry or teaching science to school-aged children  
• Strong knowledge of science, math, engineering, and technology concepts
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complicated science concepts
• Demonstrated ability to excite others in the possibilities of science, math, engineering, and technology concepts  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a virtual environment
• Strong commitment to meeting project deadlines