Early Childhood Outreach Worker

Position: Early Childhood Outreach Worker

Posting #: 4280 Posting Date: March 16, 2026 Posting Closing: June 30, 2026

Please note: this positions are pending funding approval.

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Early Childhood Outreach Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

The Summer Early Childhood Outreach Worker will be responsible for working with the EarlyON Child and Family Centre’s Supervisor to support and facilitate the involvement of families in EarlyON Child and Family Centre’s.  

Temporary, 30-40 hours per week From June 22 2026 – August 14 2026. 
The rate of pay is $17.60

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Liaise with staff in the Newcomer Services program
2. Support and facilitate the children and families’ participation/attendance in the Early Years services available in the Hamilton-Centre riding
3. Bring child appropriate materials and activities to current locations where multiple newly arrived families reside and facilitate children and family services at these locations
4. Provide community outreach, interacting with parents and children in community settings to encourage their participation in Wesley’s EarlyON Child and Family Centre’s
5. Build positive relationships with children, parents and service providers
6. Welcome, support and interact with all clients, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, newcomers to Canada, LGBTQ2S+, young parents, etc.

What you will bring:

1. Completion of Secondary School Diploma
2. Applicant must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
3. Postsecondary studies or previous experience in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker, Recreation Leadership, Social Service Worker, Social Work or a Social Service field.
4. Experience and sensitivity working with all families including those culturally diverse, LGBTQ2S+, young parents, etc.
5. Must be willing to work flexible hours.
6. First aid/CPR training.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
2. From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.