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YOUTH Early Childhood Assistant

Employment Opportunity

  • Department: Citizen Development
  • Wage: $18.51 per hour
  • Status: Full Time
  • Closing Date: November 9, 2026

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Job Summary


Reporting to the ECDC Manager, under the supervision of the ECDC Educators, the Youth Early Childhood Assistant helps create a fun, caring, and safe environment for young children. The role provides an opportunity to learn about child development, teamwork, and community service while gaining hands-on experience in a licensed childcare setting. The Youth Assistant supports programming, plays and interacts with children (indoors and outdoors), helps with daily routines, and assists educators in setting up and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive space that reflects the community’s culture and values.

Education, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working with children and being part of a team

• Good communication and listening skills

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, email) are an asset

Must be willing to take training such as Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course, Standard First Aid/CPR, or Introduction to Early Childhood Development (60-hour course).

Conditions of Employment

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed high school.

• Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 or Older)

• Oath of confidentiality and oath of intoxicants

• Medical and TB clearance (as required)

• Must participate in orientation and required training

• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

For more Information


For more information, please contact Lori Sims, ECDC Manager at: simsl@selkirkfn.com

To Apply

To apply, bring your application/resume to the Human Resources Office in the Administration Building or email it to SFN Human Resources at: Catherine.verberg@selkirkfn.com.

SFN HR thanks all applicants, but only those selected to advance further will be contacted.

Selkirk First Nation employment opportunities are posted on notice boards at the SFN office and Selkirk Centre, as well as online through the following websites:

SFN Employment: https://selkirkfn.com/employment/

YuWin: https://www.yuwin.ca/

CivicJobs: https://www.civicjobs.ca/ (select positions only)

Preference to SFN Citizens