Are you an experienced early years professional who is passionate about mentorship, professional learning, and strengthening quality across the child care sector? CDRCP is looking for a collaborative and knowledgeable professional to lead our Mentorship Program and help connect capacity-building initiatives across Professional Learning, Quality Initiatives, Raising the Bar in Peel, and the Resource Library.

If you are passionate about supporting educators, building sector capacity, and turning research and emerging practices into meaningful support, we’d love to hear from you.

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This position supports the capacity building team to enhance integration of services and optimizing the experience for providers accessing any capacity building supports offered through CDRCP. The Integrator is responsible for leading the development, refinement and delivery of the mentorship program. This position supports Raising the Bar, Professional Learning and the Resource Library as broader capacity building supports.

Salary: $72,000-75,000 per year

Major Overall Responsibilities:

Mentorship Program Leadership

•   Lead the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Mentorship Program throughout all streams and phases including mentorship frameworks, tools, resources and supporting materials.

•  Identify and respond to funder, sector, and community needs to ensure the mentorship program remains relevant, impactful, and aligned with evolving priorities.

•  Serve as the liaison for funders, community partners, and stakeholders on matters related to mentorship program.

•   Oversee the delivery of the Mentorship Program, including mentor and mentee recruitment, matching, onboarding, engagement, and ongoing program support.

•  Facilitate mentorship-related Communities of Practice, and other professional learning opportunities for the early years and childcare sector.

•  Monitor, analyze, and report on program outcomes, evaluation findings, and participant feedback to inform continuous quality improvement.

•  Integrate current research, evidence-informed practices, and emerging sector trends into program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Integration Across Capacity Building

•        Ensure the Mentorship Program, Professional Learning, Quality Initiatives, Resource Library, and Raising the Bar in Peel priorities are aligned to support a coordinated and integrated approach to sector capacity building and quality improvement.

•        Monitor sector trends, emerging research, community feedback, funder priorities, and evaluation data to identify learning needs, challenges, opportunities, and innovations that inform departmental planning and service delivery.

•        Serve as the department's knowledge mobilizer by connecting, synthesizing, and sharing insights, resources, innovations, and promising practices across portfolios to maximize organizational and sector impact.

•        Facilitate communication, collaboration, and information flow across departmental portfolios to promote consistency, resource sharing, integrated planning, and coordinated service delivery.

•        Lead Peel's Mentorship Initiative and support the integration of Professional Learning, Raising the Bar in Peel, Resource Library, and other capacity-building initiatives that strengthen educator capacity, practice, and system improvement.

•        Translate sector intelligence, quality findings, and emerging priorities into actionable recommendations, mentorship strategies, professional learning opportunities, tools, resources, and capacity-building supports

Qualifications:

•  Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field

•  Minimum of 3 years of childcare supervisory experience

•  Registered with the College of ECEs; Membership status in good standing

•   Strong communication, problem solving, time management and mentoring skills

•  Strong working knowledge of adult learning principles, mentorship programs and pedagogical leadership

•  Knowledge of the principles/effective practices of quality early learning and childcare programs with diverse philosophies

•   Working knowledge of current technology including databases and internal approved platforms

•  Strong English verbal and written communication skills, second language an asset

•  Acceptable Vulnerable Criminal Reference Check

•  Ability to respect confidentiality and abide by all legislation

•  Ability to work flexible hours

•  Possession of a valid G Driver’s License, a safe driving record and access to independent transportation

This posting is for an existing position.

To learn more about CDRCP please visit www.cdrcp.com.

CDRCP is committed to ensuring that employment decisions are made equitably, and that employment barriers are eliminated in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Employment decisions are made based on experience, skills, attributes and qualifications. Candidates that require accommodation during the application process are encouraged to contact the Hiring Manager at CDRCP.

CDRCP is committed to accommodating any applicant with a disability, as required by law, during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Important Security Notice – Protect Your Personal Information

We will never contact you by phone, text message, email, or social media to ask you to:

• Share personal information such as your SIN, banking details, or passwords
• Provide sensitive data using your cellphone or click suspicious links
• Confirm your identity through unsolicited messages

If you receive any communication claiming to be from us that seems suspicious or asks you to provide personal or financial information, do not respond. Instead, please:

• Contact us directly using official contact information from our website
• Report the suspicious message to [appropriate reporting method or email]

Your privacy and security are our top priority. Stay alert. Stay safe.

At CDRCP, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to supporting children and families across Peel. You will have room to innovate, lead meaningful initiatives, and see the tangible impact of your work.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Permanent Full-time Position
• Professional development opportunities

Pay Details:

$80,000-85,000

If you’re inspired by creating change, driven by connection, and energized by strategic communications and development work — we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help us strengthen the community, one connection at a time.

Position Details:

Professional Learning (PL):

• Lead the planning, coordination, procurement, development, facilitation and evaluation of

professional learning opportunities, including workshops, conferences, podcasts, resources,

webinars (live and pre-recorded), communities of practice, and other responsive learning formats

• Ensure professional learning initiatives align with community needs, organizational priorities, and

funder expectations

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners and community members to advance

CDRCP’s Strategic Plan

• Support the Manager and CDRCP leadership team in the ongoing evaluation and enhancement

of professional learning programs, ensuring community voice informs decision-making

• Ensure all capacity-building deliverables and reporting requirements are met in accordance with

funder guidelines

• Lead the team through budget planning and monitor expenditures for professional learning and

capacity-building initiatives, ensuring strategic use of allocated funds and comprehensive

financial documentation.

• Represent CDRCP in relevant committees, partnerships, and community engagements

• Provide leadership in community program visits to assess professional learning needs and

build strong, collaborative relationships with program Supervisors and educators.

• Establish and monitor guidelines and documentation standards for program visits

Resource Centre Lending Library:

• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to staff on client service excellence, lending

procedures, inventory systems, and operational protocols

• Oversee workload distribution and ensure efficient team functioning

• Ensure compliance with all operational, sanitation, documentation, and safety procedures for

the Resource Library

• Monitor and ensure high-quality client service in membership management, payments, loans,

and adherence to lending policies

• Lead the ongoing development and modernization of the Resource Library collection to ensure

materials are innovative, research-informed, and responsive to community needs

• Review and approve new learning kits and resources to ensure alignment with evidence-based

practices

• Evaluate resource utilization, identify service gaps, and recommend improvements or new

initiatives

Administration and Leadership:

• Uphold and model adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, and professional

standards

• Lead staff through a continuous improvement cycle, including goal setting, coaching,

feedback, and evaluation aligned with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and service targets.

• Develop and improve operational systems and workflows to ensure efficiency, accountability,

and achievement of organizational and funder outcomes

• Monitor budgets, approve invoices, and ensure financial compliance

• Co-lead monthly meetings and support the Manager in implementing policies, procedures and

practices

• Conduct regular individual staff meetings in accordance with CDRCP policies, fostering

engagement, development and accountability Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative

team culture

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in Early Childhood Education, Adult Education or related Progressive

Supervisory experience in related and relevant sector

• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators and in good standing (when

applicable)

• 3 years of supervisory experience in a childcare centre
• In-depth knowledge and working experience of how to effectively lead a team
• Strong and practical understanding of pedagogical and andragogical practices and how to apply them in planning and delivery

• Strong organizational, project management, communication, analytical, negotiation, problem

solving, public speaking, and time management skills

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

• Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check

• Possession of a valid G Driver’s License, a safe driving record and access to independent

Vehicle

Work Mode: In this role, you will benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work model that prioritizes meaningful in person connection. A minimum of three days onsite presence is expected, with additional in person presence as operational needs evolve. 

This posting is for an existing position. 

To learn more about CDRCP please visit www.cdrcp.com.

CDRCP is committed to ensuring that employment decisions are made equitably, and that employment barriers are eliminated in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Employment decisions are made based on experience, skills, attributes and qualifications. Candidates that require accommodation during the application process are encouraged to contact the Hiring Manager at CDRCP.

CDRCP is committed to accommodating any applicant with a disability, as required by law, during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Important Security Notice – Protect Your Personal Information

We will never contact you by phone, text message, email, or social media to ask you to:

• Share personal information such as your SIN, banking details, or passwords
• Provide sensitive data using your cellphone or click suspicious links
• Confirm your identity through unsolicited messages

If you receive any communication claiming to be from us that seems suspicious or asks you to provide personal or financial information, do not respond. Instead, please:

• Contact us directly using official contact information from our website
• Report the suspicious message to [appropriate reporting method or email]

Your privacy and security are our top priority. Stay alert. Stay safe.

Key Responsibilities

·       Assist in creating marketing and promotional materials, including social media content, newsletters, and digital communications.

·       Support the development of communication strategies and campaigns.

·       Draft and edit written content for a variety of audiences.

·       Assist with website and social media updates.

·       Conduct research to support marketing and communications initiatives.

·       Help coordinate events, campaigns, and community engagement activities.

·       Collaborate with team members on special projects and administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications:

·       Currently enrolled in a Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, or related post-secondary program.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·       Creative, detail-oriented, and organized.

·       Familiarity with social media platforms and Microsoft Office applications; experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.

·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

·       This placement provides an excellent opportunity to build a professional portfolio while contributing to meaningful communications and marketing initiatives in a supportive learning environment.

Location: Mississauga, Ontario Canada

Hybrid

Position Start Date

August 24, 2026

Job Type

Full Time