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Making a positive difference
When you work at Kids Kottage you are making a positive difference in the lives of children and families in our community.
If you are interested in applying for a job opportunity open at Kids Kottage Foundation, please fill out the application portal and attach your resume, cover letter and your qualifications (optional).
**We appreciate the interest of all applicants. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview. **
- Once you have submitted your application, and you are successfully selected to go forward in our hiring process, you will be contacted via email to schedule a pre-interview over the phone with our HR Coordinator (if you do not hear from us that means you have not been selected).
- After the pre-interview (if you are a successful candidate), you will be scheduled to attend an in-person interview at our Administration Office. At this stage you will be asked to provide 3 references (at least 2 being supervisory).
- Once your references have been checked and if you are chosen for the position, you will receive a conditional employment offer via email.
- If you accept the offer, you will need to submit your clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector, Child Intervention Check (both dated within the last 6 months of your anticipated start date), qualifications (any degrees/diplomas/training certificates).*Note that the offer is contigent upon the reciept of required documents. Your employment will be delayed if these are not recieved prior to your anticipated start date.
- Once we have received the required documents, you will be scheduled to come in person at our Admin Office to sign your employment contract and additional HR documents. At this stage you will be asked to provide your direct deposit information for payroll. You will also be given a tour of the Crisis Nursery and start the orientation process.
Note: If you will be working part-time or full-time in the Crisis Nursery there are some orientation shifts that must be done before you will start your scheduled rotation. For example, all new childcare staff must work at least 1 day shift, 1 evening shift and 1 night shift as training.
The Crisis Nursery is located at 13308 101 Street NW, Edmonton AB T5E 4G3 and our Administration Office is around the corner at 10107 134 Avenue NW Edmonton AB, T5E 1J2.
Here is the Crim check link through Edmonton Police: https://www.policesolutions.ca/checks/services/edmonton/index.php
You will have to register and make an account first. When filling out the information for the check, ensure you select ‘with Vulnerable Sector’, then it will be emailed back to you at a later date. Note there is a fee for this one. The website automatically reduces the fee for volunteers but a letter can be made available if you need it.
Download this fillable PDF form that you fill out on your computer (don’t print), save and then attach to an email along with a picture of 2 pieces of ID to CS.IRCEdmonton@gov.ab.ca
See below for additional details/instructions. This one may take up to a month to get emailed back to you, depending on how busy they are, so best to apply as soon as you can. This check is free of charge.
Please complete the attached digital IRC form. Intervention Record Check Form (CS2687).
You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader on your device. Do not print or photograph the digital form – this allows the IRC process to be completely electronic. Do not change the form to Word document or use the fill and sign. Note: This form can not be completed on a MAC or Chromebook as they are not compatible.
Forward your completed form along with a copy of Two pieces of government issued ID (one with a photo) as a second attachment to: CS.IRCEdmonton@gov.ab.ca
Examples of accepted forms of ID: driver’s license, AB identification card, Treaty status card, AHC, firearms license, birth certificate, passport. Do not send a copy of your Social Insurance Number.
Before submitting your request, please check that you have:
- Entered your personal information – name, complete address, aliases, children, DOBs, etc.
- Identified the organization & type of position you are applying for – even if “Residing with…”
- Typed your name and date at the bottom of sections 1 & 2 to verify the information provided is correct and to consent to having the check completed (ensure you check the box in front as well).
- Ensured that the completed IRC form is attached as a PDF. No pictures or web links please.
- Attached the copies of your ID
Incomplete requests will be returned for correction and will create delays in processing.
Please note that processing times may take up to 30 business days and will depend on the volume of requests
| Certificate | Required by | Recertification | Issuing organization | Contact |
| First Aid (equivalent to St. John’s Standard First Aid & includes infant and child CPR | Time of hire (or within 3 months at employee’s expense) |
It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain current first aid certificate; fee reimbursed by KKF
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| Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (For Intake worker/Follow-Up and Team Lead only) |
Within six months | Every three years | Canadian Mental Health Association | 780-414-6300 |
| Crisis Management Training (De-escalation, self-harm, debriefing, emergency responses, documentation) |
Introductory orientation and in-house training (within 6 months of hire)
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Every three years | ||
| Medication Administration | Before administering medications (Within 3 months of hire) |
Every three years
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| Indigenous Awareness | Within 9 months of hire |
One year – 6 hrs
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| Cultural Diversity/Cross-cultural | Within 9 months of hire |
Annually – 4 hours. Generally completed in house
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Specialized Training
| Certificate | Required by |
Issuing organization
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| Brain Story Certification | optional |
Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
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| Alberta Food and Safety Basics- Interactive course | Within 3 months of hire |
Alberta Health Services
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| Hand Hygiene | Within 3 months of hire |
Infection Prevention and Control Canada (ipac) or AHS website (10 modules)
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| Looksee/ASQ | Within 6 months of hire | ARCQE |
| Foundations of Caregiver Support & Safe Babies | Within 6 months of hire |
PRIDE Online by Children’s Services
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Check back soon for new opportunities.
