At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs – where your leadership enhances lives, strengthens community, and supports the people delivering childcare services every day.
This includes our Child Care Centre team, where your expertise, vision, and values make a lasting impact. You will be part of a work environment that supports respectful interactions, meaningful opportunities to grow, and a culture that promotes well-being and collaboration.
Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally.
Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day
You’ll provide key supervision in ensuring the delivery of services in the Child Care Centre is done in a cost-effective manner. You’ll champion staff development and coaching/mentoring, ensuring your team feels valued, supported, and equipped to succeed.
Your guidance will directly promote a balance of stimulation and relaxation that provides the basis for children's learning, development, health, and well-being – and help create a workplace where people want to stay and grow.
Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community.
How You’ll Support the Team
In this role, you will:
- Supervise the delivery of services in the Child Care Centre and ensure that quality programming is maintained.
- Supervise Centre staff in the areas of staff development, performance management/review, coaching/mentoring, health and safety, collective agreement administration, and discipline and termination decisions.
- Ensure that the Centre complies with the legislation, guidelines, goals and objectives of the Province and Municipality.
- Research, develop, and compile statistical and written reports, and make recommendations to the General Manager concerning operating procedures and standard practices.
- Cooperate with community professionals, agencies, provincial, and corporate staff to develop and maintain the delivery of children's services.
- Investigate and resolve concerns and/or complaints as necessary, ensuring that a positive image of the Division and Corporation is reflected at all times.
- Participate in the development of the annual budget and operating plan and will be responsible for the implementation of expenditure controls.
What You Can Count On With Us
We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Supervisor – Child Care Centre, you’ll enjoy:
- A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
- A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind
- Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off
- Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
- Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career
- A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions
- The opportunity to lead a dedicated and talented team, who are highly respected within the Corporation
What You’ll Bring to the Team
Here’s what will help you succeed as a Program Supervisor – Child Care Centre:
- Diploma in early childhood education together with an Ontario certification as an early childhood educator or equivalent academic qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Ministry
- Minimum four years’ experience in the children’s services field, including two years working with children in a day nursery
- Knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal child care policies and acts required
- Experience in budgets and finance
- Demonstrated knowledge of the various components of human resource management
Min: CAD $33.03/Hr. Max: CAD $40.47/Hr. Full-time.
Lead With Us - Apply Today
Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you’ll support a dedicated team, and make a lasting difference every day.
Apply today at www.thunderbay.ca/jobs-supervisor-childcare and start your next chapter with the City of Thunder Bay.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Your Privacy
The City of Thunder Bay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We are committed to a recruitment process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free.
If you need an accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, let us know — we will work with you to meet your needs.
For privacy and fairness, please do not include photos, ID cards, driver’s licences, or police record checks with your application. These documents will only be requested if you’re successful.
