Projects & Publications

Projects

This information was last updated on February 1, 2013 prior to the CCHRSC’s dissolution. For more information, please see the message from the Board


Our projects produced research and developed strategies and tools to meet the needs of the child care workforce and achieve related goals. Click on the titles of our projects for more information.

Background: Wages & Compensation

Early childhood educators (ECEs) and assistants on average generally earn less than other workers and less than most women in other occupations. Based on information from the Statistics Canada Census, median full-year full-time income for 2005 was:

The hiring process usually starts with the need to fill a vacant or new position. For a vacant position, this is a good time to assess if the job still helps your organization serve its purpose and achieve its mission. Hiring a new employee needs to be rooted in a larger staffing plan that is connected to your organization's strategic plan.

Heterosexuality is often assumed in the workplace and discrimination or harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity is often subtle. However, all job seekers and employees deserve respect, dignity and protection from discrimination and harassment.

Our projects produce research and develop strategies and tools to meet the needs of the child care workforce and achieve related goals. Click on the titles of our completed projects for more information.

Completed projects include:

This section provides a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of people working in Canada’s child care sector. The people profiled here share a deep commitment to early learning and child care.

Many ECEC centres have a board of directors as their governing body. The board of directors provides oversight to ensure that the organization meets its mission and is operated effectively and in the best interests of the stakeholders: members, families, funders, employees, and the community at large.

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