Join an Award-Winning Team at Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® for a third year in a row. This achievement is especially meaningful because it is based entirely on feedback from our employees and reflects the supportive, inclusive, and inspiring workplace culture we’ve built together.

As the only licensed non-profit child care provider in Hamilton, Ontario, to receive this certification for three consecutive years, we know firsthand that exceptional care for children begins with exceptional support for educators and staff.

At Umbrella Family, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across 27 locations in the greater Hamilton area, our teams create nurturing, play-based learning environments where children – and educators – can thrive. We are committed to providing responsive, accessible, and inclusive child care programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children.

When you join Umbrella Family, you become part of a team that values:

• Professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities across multiple locations.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture where teams work together to support one another, children, and families every day.
• A shared commitment to living our mission, vision, and values through responsive, high-quality early learning and child care experiences.
• A stable, well-structured work environment with competitive compensation, including wage grants, comprehensive benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan with CAAT.
• A strong commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance.
• Meaningful, purpose-driven work that makes a lasting impact on children, families, and the communities we serve.
• An environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence in early learning and child care.