TORONTO, May 22, 2024
/CNW/ - Umbrella Central Day Care Services (Umbrella) and Sentient
HR Services Inc. (Sentient) proudly announce the commencement of
the 25th Annual Salary Survey for Ontario's childcare sector. This milestone
survey reflects a longstanding commitment to transparency and
equity in compensation practices within the childcare
community.
The annual survey has become a pivotal tool, enabling over 1,000
childcare centres across the Greater
Toronto and Hamilton Area
(GTHA), Durham, Peel, York, and Eastern
Ontario to benchmark their compensation packages against
industry standards. This effort helps ensure fair and equitable pay
and provides critical insights into staff remuneration, including
benefits such as health and dental plan coverage.
Donna Ferguson, Administrator at
Umbrella, emphasized the survey's value: "It has evolved into an
indispensable resource, equipping our community with robust data on
salaries, vacation credits, sick days, and comprehensive
benefits."
To enhance participation and streamline data collection,
Umbrella and Sentient have introduced a user-friendly, secure
website dedicated to the survey, simplifying the submission of
salary information by childcare centres.
Gregory Dixon, Sentient's
Director of Business Development, highlighted the partnership's
role in championing equitable pay: "Our joint efforts illuminate
the salary landscape within Ontario's child care industry, advocating for
fairness and transparency."
Participants will gain exclusive access to a detailed report
encapsulating the findings, including charts and graphs that
delineate salary variations by region, qualifications, and
experience. This incentive aims to encourage widespread
participation and contribute to a richer, more comprehensive
dataset.
The survey portal will open on May 6th,
2024, and will accept submissions until June 30th, 2024. Childcare centers interested in
participating can find more information and access the survey at
www.childcaresurvey.ca.
About Umbrella Central Day Care
Services
Founded in 1978, Umbrella is a non-profit, charitable
corporation dedicated to supporting quality childcare programs. By
providing extensive support services, Umbrella aims to enhance the
quality, stability, and cost-effectiveness of childcare services in
Ontario. For further details,
please visit https://umbrelladaycare.com.
About Sentient HR Services
Inc.
Sentient specializes in providing qualified staffing solutions
to childcare centers and private schools across Ontario. The company prides itself on its
rigorous candidate selection process and its contributions to the
childcare community through innovative HR services and online
learning initiatives. More information is available
at www.sentienthr.com.
SOURCE Sentient HR Services Inc.