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Build your career with UCCC!
In operation since 1983, Upper Canada Child Care is a non-profit, licensed childcare provider in Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County. Our centre teams are comprised of dedicated ECE/ECA professionals.
Guided by our organizational values of support, trust, safety, respect and professionalism, we provide quality play-based programs in various communities.
We support our team members to reach their full potential. Build your ECE/ECA career with us and help us put “a smile on each child’s face…every day.”
What We Offer
As a large and growing organization, we offer competitive compensation and rewards.
Total Rewards Program
ECE/ECA Compensation
- Regular pay increases
- Competitive base pay plus any applicable funding grants such as WEG, CWELCC, and GOG
- Split-Shift Premium (eligible positions)
- Team Lead Premium
- Supervisor Premium
Work-Life Balance
- 10 paid personal leave days
- Industry-leading vacation time
- Employee childcare discounts
- Summer Leave Program (planned voluntary leave of absence during July and August) for eligible positions
Comprehensive Benefit Plan
(for most positions)
- Single/Family extended medical and dental coverage
- Travel Insurance
- NEW: RRSP Plan for eligible employees with 5 years of service
ECE/ECA Career Development and Training
- UCCC Onboarding Program Job Skills Training and Mentoring
- In-House First Aid and CPR Certification
- Annual Professional Development Conference
- ECE Apprenticeship
- UCCC Leadership Program
- Advancement Opportunities
- Charity Initiatives
Performance and Service Recognition
- Long-Term Service Anniversary Awards
- Discretionary bonuses/premium pay
- Performance-based pay increase
- Annual Founders Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Current Opportunities
We offer a range of opportunities and career paths (e.g. early childhood education, cooking, management, administration).
Upper Canada Child Care is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from members of our diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates; please contact the interviewer in advance.
Begin your search and find the perfect fit!
Testimonials
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L. Brown
You can learn so much and come home knowing you made a difference in the lives of children and families.J. Jiang
I am very lucky to be an employee of Upper Canada Child Care. I have had so many opportunities to learn new knowledge and skills through workshops, conference and in-house training in our company.D. Guira
I value and appreciate working with UCCC as my growth as an Early Childhood Educator over the years have always been encouraged and supported. -
M. Ceolin
Working for UCCC has been a truly enriching experience, as there are many opportunities for advancement, professional development and self-growth. I started out as a Junior counsellor, and now I am an assistant supervisor!NJ. Duval
I’m grateful working at UCCC for the professionalism and support they provided the staff in this challenging time of the pandemic.B. deBoer
The thing I appreciate about UCCC is that they listen to you. Everyone has a voice in this company. -
C. Thompson
I enjoy going to work everyday and seeing the children and my co-workers….best co-workers ever!!!Y. Jung
At Upper Canada Child Care, there is unity in diversity.