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Title:  Student-Child Care and Early Years-C0319

Job Close Date:  Feb 16, 2026

 

File Number:

3342 Employee Group: Local 101

Service Area:

Social and Health Development Division: Child Care and Early Years

Job Type:

Full-Time Temporary (up to 1 year) # of Openings:

1

 

Summary of Duties:

Reports to Manager(s) or designate. Based on a defined set of criteria, determines initial and continuing eligibility for persons in receipt of Community Support Programs (Child Care Fee Subsidy, Discretionary Benefits). Completes necessary supporting documentation.

Work Performed:

  • Interviews applicants for assistance for Child Care Fee Subsidy and Discretionary Benefits.
  • Assists with all necessary Provincial and Municipal forms in compliance with regulations and guidelines.
  • Maintains knowledge of relevant legislation, applicable regulations, supplements and guidelines, municipal policies and business practices and community resources.
  • Based on a defined set of criteria, reviews and assesses income, assets and other pre-defined information to establish initial and continuing program eligibility and issues program specific financial assistance. 
  • Ensures proper documentation is received, reviewed and recorded to verify initial and ongoing eligibility of clients in accordance with defined legislation and guidelines.  Processes all necessary computer and file documentation.
  • Monitors caseload to determine ongoing program eligibility, updates and documents files and takes appropriate action.
  • Communicates with clients and/or their representatives regarding eligibility and entitlement.
  • Organizes and maintains client files.
  • Assists in providing referral information regarding other social services in the community.
  • Assist in compiling statistical data and gathers information internally and externally as required.
  • Performs various administrative functions including scheduling appointments, processing and reconciling invoices, maintaining client files and processing recoveries and overpayments.
  • Operates standard office equipment.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in a full-time College/University program within the discipline of Early Childhood Leadership/Education or related field.
  • Must be a current student enrolled in full-time studies returning to school full-time September 2026 and/or require this placement to graduate from an academic program.

Specialized Training & Licenses:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and various software packages.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Other Information:

$23.11/hour.

This posting is for one (1) temporary full-time position for up to four months starting in May-September 2026. 

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Work Arrangement: In office.

Police Record Check:

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.

 

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process.  Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need. 

Phone: 519-661-4930, TTY: 519-661-4889, Email: mycareer@london.ca