Group Facilitator, Early Years Outreach & Health Promotion

REPOSTED November 10, 2026

Internal/External Posting:

Group Facilitator, Early Years Outreach & Health Promotion

Permanent Part-time: 10 hours per week + 4 hours on Saturdays

14 hrs. per week / .4 FTE

Posting Number: 2026-20

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multiservice organization that provides a wide range of health, wellness and health promotion programs and services to a diverse community. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and providing accessible, high-quality services that support the health and well-being of children, families, and community members. The Group Facilitator, Early Years Outreach and Health Promotion (EYOHP) supports the planning and facilitation of short-term Early Years adult-child programs and health promotion initiatives. The successful candidate will engage with families and their children from birth to 6 years of age through group facilitation, outreach, education, and community engagement to increase awareness and utilization of Early Years services at DPNCHC.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate short term early years health promotion programs and activities focused on infant development, early parenting and preschool within a collaborative team environment;
• Facilitate a Saturday indoor active program from October to May for young children and their families.
• Support the planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of Early Years programs and activities.
• Conduct outreach and health promotion activities to engage families with children from birth to 6 years of age and increase awareness of available community services.
• Provide information, support and referrals to individuals, families, caregivers and community service providers as appropriate.
• Foster positive, responsive, and respectful adult-child interactions by modelling developmentally appropriate practices.
• Participate in collaborative programming with other DPNCHC departments and community partners.
• Build positive relationships with families while promoting an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to volunteers and students, and placement staff.
• Participate in team meetings, support data/ reporting where required committees and program planning.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with current registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or proof of current enrolment in an ECE program, or Child Development Practitioner (CDP) equivalency.
• Three to five years of experience working with young children (birth to 6 years), parents, and caregivers in community-based or Early Years settings.
• Experience in outreach, family engagement, information and referral, and health promotion
• Knowledge of EarlyON Child and Family Centres, child development, and community resources available to families with young children.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of Early Years programs and working collaboratively with volunteers, students, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Good English language writing and oral communication skills; proficiency in another language is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-oppressive practice, cultural humility, and supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, and basic computer systems.
• Must be able to work Saturdays, and casual evenings for community events and program activities.

Hourly Range: $28.700 - $30.635 per hour, plus statutory benefits and Healthcare of Ontario (HOOPP) pension plan. This position part of the bargaining unit.

Submit cover letter and resume to: Posting No.2026-20 to [email protected] or mail to 1900 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON. M6N 1B7.

Due Dates: Internal Applicants: 5pm, November 18, 2026.

External Applicants: 5pm, November 23, 2026.

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from Black candidates, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds including culture, race, language, religion, class and gender/sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment, all new hires must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. AI is used in screening and shortlisting applicants. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please. DPNCHC is a perfume-free environment.