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Facility Services
Afternoon Shift Custodian

Reporting to the Manager, Facility Services, and taking daily direction from the Afternoon Shift Team Leader, the Afternoon Shift Custodian will act as a member of the Facility Services team providing cleaning, security, facility rental and function support, and snow removal as needed. One of the goals of this position is to ensure that our community is welcomed to a safe, clean and functional facility. 

The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and communication skills and can deal with all constituents in a professional, courteous and customer service oriented manner. The ideal candidate is adaptable and flexible, takes direction and likes to work in a team. The successful candidate has previous experience in a Custodian capacity and has used janitorial equipment in a school environment, is physically fit and adheres to safe work practices. 

This position is on the afternoon shift working 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will provide occasional vacation coverage for the midnight shift Custodians. 

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume no later than August 28, 2020 to:
Human Resources
humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

Online Enrichment Circle Teachers

Contract Position - Evenings

Pickering College will offer evening enrichment circles for students in Grades 1-8 to build on academic skills and to complement their regular school program. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Language Arts, Math, and STEAM circles. The Enrichment Circle Teachers will work with the Senior Director, Strategic Innovation to finalize the design of the program and to plan and develop lessons and activities that can be executed in an engaging online format. Teachers are responsible for planning, developing, and delivering lessons/activities weekly as well as to provide extension work. Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor of Education with primary/junior/intermediate qualifications in one or more of the subject areas that STEAM is comprised of as well as be in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. This position requires excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Our teachers must possess the following qualities: passion, compassion, expertise in their subject area, instructional expertise, and curriculum innovation.

Enrichment circles will be offered in four terms beginning September 21, 2020.  Contract length will be dependent on enrolment.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

ESL Teacher

Contract Position - Evenings

Pickering College is planning to offer evening ESL classes to children, adolescents, and adults, online and in-person starting this fall. The ESL teacher will work with the Senior Director, Strategic Innovation to finalize the design of the program and to plan and develop lessons and activities that can be executed in an engaging online and in-person format. Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor of Education with ESL qualifications and/or TESL Certification from TESL Ontario, in addition to holding an Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualifications.   This position requires excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates must have experience teaching using online teaching platforms including Edsby, Google Classroom, Zoom etc. Pickering College teachers must possess the following qualities: passion, compassion, expertise in their subject area, instructional expertise, and curriculum innovation.

Adult classes will run on 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings for four terms beginning September 21, 2020. Contract length will be dependent on enrolment.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
c/o Shannon Kelly
humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

Before Care Provider - September to June

5 days per week

Pickering College is recruiting a dynamic, qualified individual for our Before Care Program. The successful candidate must be very reliable and energetic with the skills to run a safe, fun and engaging program.

The hours of operation are from Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 .a.m. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children (teaching, day-care, babysitting or camp experience preferred)
• Babysitting Certification Course required
• CPR and First Aid training

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report.

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

After Care Provider - September to June

5 days per week

Pickering College is recruiting a dynamic, qualified individual for our After Care Program. The successful candidate must be very reliable and energetic with the skills to run a safe, fun and engaging program for primary students. The majority of the programming will take place outdoors.

The scheduled hours for this position are Monday to Friday 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with primary children (teaching, day-care, babysitting or camp experience preferred)
• Babysitting Certification Course required
• CPR and First Aid training

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report.

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

Director of Human Resources

Reporting jointly to the Head of School and Assistant Head of School, Finance and Operations, the Human Resources Director is responsible for the development, leadership and execution of Human Resources programs while promoting an organizational culture modeling school values.

The Director will lead the strategic vision and implementation of organizational-wide strategies which promote a positive work environment.  This is achieved by providing advice, coaching and consultation regarding effective management practices, employee relations, strategic decisions and employee policies. The Director will perform a generalist function, with emphasis on the coordination of recruitment initiatives, compensation and benefits, professional development, performance management, and employee relations while ensuring alignment with the schools mission, vision and values.

The Director of HR will contribute to the leadership of the school as a member of the Management team and as the lead staff advisor to the Board HR Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Degree or diploma in related field; Certificate in Human Resources Management preferred.  C.H.R.L. designation preferred.
• 5 years of experience, preferably in an educational environment.
• Ability to integrate the mission of the school with the overall school goals and objectives.
• Experience with data driven decision making and change management.
• Experience managing continuous HR program improvement through a systematic approach to research and implementing best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to demonstrate confidence, impeccable integrity, excellent relationship-building skills with all constituents and be a team player.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; act as a role model and organizational spokesperson.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to manage and motivate staff to achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities, meet deadlines, and multi-task in a demanding, fast-paced, professional environment.
• Technologically savvy and abreast of current trends in this area.

Full job description is available by request.  As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca.