Heritage Family Services provides therapeutic residential care for children and youth. Our philosophy is rooted in the OnePerson Paradigm and guided by the Six Principles of CARE (Children And Residential Experiences): relationship-based, competence-centered, ecologically oriented, trauma-informed, developmentally focused, and family involved.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Only candidates selected for next steps will be contacted.
Positions & compensation
Full-Time:
- Child Care Worker — starting at $20.64/hour
- Awake Night Child Care Worker — starting at $19.37/hour
- Live-In Team Lead — average monthly salary of $3,706.56
Live-In Team Lead note: The monthly salary listed above is an average. Actual monthly earnings may vary depending on the number of live-in rotations completed in the month.
Casual:
- Casual Child Care Worker — $20.64/hour
Scheduling
- Live-In Team Lead: 48-hour live-in rotation (includes an 8-hour sleep period per 24-hour shift)
- Awake Night: 3 on / 3 off, 12-hour shifts, 4 on / 4 off 12 hour shifts
- Child Care Worker: 3 on / 3 off rotation (Mon–Fri 8-hour shifts; Sat/Sun 12-hour shifts)
Casual shifts are offered based on operational needs and your availability.
Required qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Diploma/Degree in a related field OR High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 2 years direct care experience
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C (Alberta-approved provider)
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Ability to safely participate in crisis intervention and behaviour support strategies, as trained and required
- Team Lead / Live-In Team Lead preferred qualifications: Two-year diploma in a Human Services field and three (3) years of relevant experience supporting children and/or youth. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Benefits & supports
Full-Time employees (benefit enrollment is a condition of hire) receive:
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Vacation and sick time
- RRSP program
All employees (Full-Time & Casual) have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Training & support
We provide structured training, regular supervision, and ongoing support. Essential training includes CARE, TCI, safeTALK, and other role-related training.
Apply with
- Resume
- Indicate which role(s) you are applying for and your availability
- Cover letter (optional)
Mandatory Requirements:
If you are selected as the successful candidate, you will be required to provide the following documents as a condition of employment upon receiving the job offer
A Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector) that is dated within the last 6 months
A Child Intervention Check that is dated within the last 6 months
Proof of eligibility to work in Canada
Class 5 Alberta Government Issued Driver’s License for 3 or more years in Canada
A Driver's Abstract that is dated within the last 6 months
Copy of education listed in resume.
*Please note that given the nature of our work, proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.
Land Acknowledgement
Heritage Family Services acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the traditional Indigenous territories represented by Treaties 6 and 7. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit footsteps that have marked these lands for centuries and whose presence today continue to influence and enrich the world we now share.
Privacy Notice (Alberta PIPA – Access Outside Canada)
Heritage Family Services uses a Canadian-based service provider to support recruitment and onboarding activities. This provider may employ or contract individuals located outside Canada to assist with these services. As a result, personal information submitted during the recruitment process may be accessed from outside Canada and may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where it is accessed. By submitting your resume and application, you are authorizing Heritage Family Services and its service provider (including individuals located outside Canada) to review your resume for recruitment screening purposes. If you are selected to move forward based on resume review, a written consent form will be provided and must be signed before any pre-screening questions, interviews, or onboarding activities occur. Pre-screen questions will not be collected unless written consent is provided. If you have questions about this notice, please contact Heritage Family Services Human Resources at [email protected] prior to submitting your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Pay: $19.37-$20.64 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
