YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the YMCA post career opportunities?

Job postings are circulated through various methods. Job postings can be found on employee information boards. Depending on the position, job postings may also be posted externally on our web-site, to newspapers and on community boards.

What happens after I apply for a position?

Your resume and cover letter will be sent directly to the Service Area responsible for hiring. The position Supervisor will review all the applicants and determine the most appropriate candidates to be interviewed.

What happens if I submit a general application not in reference to a specific posting?

The Human Resources Department does receive general applications from time-to-time. These general applications are kept on file and matched with job postings whenever possible. 

Do I need to get a Background Check from a Police Agency?

Background checks from a police agency are required by all candidates being considered for hire in positions within the Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo YMCAs. All candidates being interviewed for a position within the Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo YMCAs will be notified, as part of the selection process/criteria that a background check from a police agency will be required.  If he/she is selected as a preferred candidate, he/she will be required to provide the Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo YMCAs with a current* background check from a police agency before he/she will be hired or placed.

Note: Current means not older than three months.*

How often do you update your website with new job postings?

New job postings are added as soon as we know that one is coming available. This means that the site is updated daily if necessary.