Requisition ID: 23291  Department: Community & Social Services Dept. Service: Long Term Care Services Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary up to 6 monthsWork Hours: 31.50 /hours per weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/NS Sal & Wage Salary Information: $22.836  - $26.727  per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location: Dr. E. Couture CC Centre, 2185 Riverside  Job Category: Community and Social Services Application Close: 17/08/2026JOB SUMMARY Directly Operated Child Care Services is responsible for planning and managing the delivery and operations of Child Care programs and services delivered to the community through the Municipal Child Care Centres.

You are responsible for performing general housekeeping duties to maintain a high standard of hygiene, and for serving meals and snacks to children at the Child Care Centre while placing an emphasis on safety. Work is performed in accordance with corporate, departmental and branch policies, procedures and guidelines, and the Early Years Act. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Grade 10

Minimum of 1 month of experience in institutional housekeeping

Must meet requirements of the Early Years Act as defined by the Ministry of Education CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Must obtain Food Handler Training and Certification within the timeframe determined by the employerKNOWLEDGE

Accepted Municipal sanitary practices
Ottawa Public Health requirements 
WHIMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System)
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
 

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Meet the required health and hygiene standards
Take the initiative to spot clean where necessary
Work around the children and their daily program
Take and follow directions
Adhere to schedules and routines
Read labels on cleaning agents and follow instructions for use
Self motivated, shows initiative
Works co-operatively and in a friendly manner with staff and children
Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to the changing requirements in the workplace
Reliable with a good record of attendance
Must have the physical capabilities to perform all job related duties

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire. Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.   You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.  Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.    The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.   The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.   Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca. .