Child Minding Attendant

Position Summary

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is currently recruiting for the position of Child-Minding Attendant. Reporting to the Recreation Program Coordinator, the Child-Minding Attendant is responsible for monitoring children and meeting their needs as required, as well as providing exceptional quality customer service and confidentiality while working in Auggie's Place Childminding Centre and Connect Hearing Play Station.

Responsibilities

of this position include, but are not limited to the following :

• Ensure a high level of customer service.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Create a safe, caring, and nurturing environment.
• Ensure customers are following guidelines.
• Perform inspections of program equipment to find operational malfunctions of potentially dangerous situations (preventative maintenance).
• Be aware of child / parent dynamics.
• Prepare reports such as incident / accident, statistical and inventory as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills. The ability to listen and communicate constructively with children, parents and coworkers in a positive and respectful manner is essential. First Aid / CPR certification is required. Knowledge and training in Child Behavior Management and Risk Management Awareness is considered an asset. The ideal candidate will be well organized and possess sound problem solving and decision-making skills relating to managing children’s behavior. Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience.

This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement. A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required upon hire.

Hours of Work : Monday – Sunday; Varying weekday morning, evening, and weekend shifts. Preference will be given to those who are available between 8 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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