Facilitator, Seniors Program PL

Location: Lambton (Forest)

360 Tank St, Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0, Canada

Job Description
Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Join the YMCA Team!
Be the Spark!
Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.

Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth.

We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.

Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.

We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.

We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:

Demonstrates our Core Values;
Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity

Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals

Hardworking and Dependable

Positive Role Model

Team Player

Professionalism

Enjoy working in a Social Environment

Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members

Employees and volunteersof YMCAof Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.

All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

Location
360 Tank St., Petrolia

Start Date
September 14th, 2026

End Date
June 17th, 2027

As part of your total compensation

Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs

Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually

Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length

Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed

Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services

Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

In this role, you will

Prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks for approximately 50 program participants every Thursday.

Plan and coordinate weekly menus that are balanced, appealing, and cost-effective.

Accommodate dietary restrictions, food allergies, cultural preferences, and special nutritional needs.

Purchase food and kitchen supplies from local grocery stores and vendors, ensuring ingredients are available for weekly programming.

Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, community partners, and third-party organizations to secure food donations.

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