Join our team

If you’re the kind of person that puts people first,
leads by example
, “and holds the YMCA’s values of
being caring, respectful, honest, inclusive and
responsible
– you’re a lot like us, and we’d
love to meet you.

Why the YMCA?

There are a lot of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job – you’ll embark on an exciting path of career development. Not only will you have the chance to help children, youth and adults of all ages reach their true potential, you’ll be making huge difference in your community. 

Achieve your personal and career goals at the Y!

✓ Comprehensive Group Benefits with employer cost-sharing, and a Pension Program with contribution matching

✓ Work-life balance and a family-friendly environment

✓ Discounted Childcare and Summer Camp programs

✓ Free YMCA Membership

✓ Lifelong learning including training and leadership opportunities to support your growth

✓ A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all of our employment practices so you can be your authentic self at work

Current Job openings:

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator
Location: Liverpool YMCA Childcare Centre
Role: We are looking for an experienced and passionate Childcare Provider to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position has experience caring for children, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is capable of providing a safe and nurturing environment for the children in their care.
Full-Time Position, with a September 1st anticipated start-date

Interested applicants contact the YMCA SWNS Childcare Manager

Job Title: Afterschool BAP Program Staff
Location: West Northfield
Role: Focuses on providing a friendly and welcoming experience for children participating in our Afterschool BAP Program
Casual + On-Call position: When needed, Monday – Friday, for approx. 4 hours after school during the school year (on days where school is in session).

Interested applicants contact the YMCA SWNS BAP Coordinator 

Job Title: Afterschool BAP Program Staff
Location: All After School Locations
Role: Focuses on providing a friendly and welcoming experience for children participating in our Afterschool BAP Program
Casual + On-Call position: When needed, Monday – Friday, for approx. 4 hours after school during the school year (on days where school is in session).

Interested applicants contact the YMCA SWNS BAP Coordinator 

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Position: Y Home Delivery Drivers
Location: Lunenburg County YMCA
Role: Help us bring a grocery delivery service to our residents of Lunenburg County. Y Home Delivery is a free delivery service for seniors, 55+, with mobility issues and vulnerable adults.   

Interested applicants email Centre Manager Samantha Green

Position: YMCA Southwest Nova Scotia Board of Director
Role: The YMCA of SWNS is governed by the Board of Directors. As a volunteer, you would guide the Board’s strategy and proper governance of the YMCA. The YMCA is an inclusive organization that strives to create meaningful spaces and opportunities for diverse perspectives to shape our organization at the leadership level, among staff and volunteers, and across programs environments, to the collective benefit of our participants, donors & community at large.

Interested applicants can apply by emailing YMCA of SWNS CEO Yvonne Smith.

YMCA Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre

Discover numerous employment prospects and career services at the “YMCA Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre.” Our team collaborates with job seekers in local settings, providing support in the fields of job search, personal development, and community involvement.

Volunteer FAQs

YMCA Child Protection Standards

Employment with the YMCA is conditional upon a clear Child Abuse Register Check. For those 18 and over, employment is also subject to a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check. 

The YMCA is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults in its care. 

The YMCA is committed to:

  • providing a safe environment for children and young people;
  • identifies children, young people and vulnerable adults who are suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm; and 
  • takes appropriate action to see that such children, young people and vulnerable adults are kept safe at the YMCA.