Recreation Leader 2 – PLAYcare Educator

OPPORTUNITY
As Alberta’s ‘Botanical Arts City’, St. Albert is a community renowned for its botanical arts, its commitment to a green lifestyle and the cultivation of activities that provide for a well-rounded quality of life. Our employees provide over 70,000 residents with high-quality programs and services and are proud to contribute to making St. Albert one of the best places to live in Canada.

The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individuals to join our Recreation and Parks department as an Educators in our PLAYcare program.

PLAYcare is a drop-in child-minding service available at Servus Place throughout the year for members and public. It is an active childcare program focussing on a variety of PLAY opportunities for kids during their stay.

As a PLAYcare Educator you will be responsible for the safety and care of children 1-9 years old.
Your duties will include ensuring participants are signed-in and out; setting up and ensuring the play space is safe, inclusive, and fun; playing and interacting with, and supporting participants; providing exceptional customer service, light cleaning duties, and adhering to Health & Safety legislation, guidelines, and procedures.

HOURS OF WORK
Shifts available starting in April 2024.
Weekday and weekend shift include:
Monday-Sunday 8:45 am – 12:45 pm, and some weekday evenings 4:15 pm – 8:00 pm.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Level 1 Early Childcare Educator Certificate is required; Level 2 or 3 are assets.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children in either a childcare capacity or program is required.
• Experience working in a childcare facility is an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C with AED certification is required prior to starting.
• Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills are necessary to address and resolve customer
inquiries and concerns.
• Reliable, takes initiative, and thrives in working in a diverse environment.

COMPENSATION
Starting at $16.53 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a clear vulnerable sector police information check.

APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume via our City of St. Albert employment opportunities site www.stalbert.ca/employment

CLOSING DATE
Open to filled

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.