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Careers at LEF

Belonging is one of our core values at LEF. When you start a career with us, you’re entering into a community where you will be welcomed and valued.
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Working at LEF

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If exploration, innovation, and the potential to have your ideas implemented in a real way excites you, then consider a career at LEF. We also have a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick days, employer paid health and dental, a great pension plan and more.
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The Learning Enrichment Foundation has been an impactful workplace in my daily practice as an Early Childhood Practitioner for 26 years. It has fostered a strong enterprising spirit in me by inspiring the creation of holistic spaces that connect families, children, and communities through sustainable and thriving shared learning.

Why work at LEF?

Hear from some of our educators about their experience at The Learning Enrichment Foundation.

We celebrate diversity

We recognize the rich diversity of our community, with equitable access to opportunity for everyone.  We support engagement and belonging by consistently providing opportunities for feedback and celebrating idea generation and risk taking.  We focus on unlocking the potential of all employees by investing in an inclusive community centred on storytelling, reflective practices and deepening relationships.

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Related Pages

  • All Job Postings
    Browse through our LEF's latest job opportunities. Explore jobs and find the perfect fit for your skills and experience, and join us in empowering communities.
  • About
    Learn about the story of the Learning Enrichment Foundation since its founding in 1978, and our evolution and impact since.
  • History
    LEF's beginnings are rooted in the needs of the communities we've served since 1978, from the economic restructuring of York in the 1970s to expanding into skills training and child care, to today where we nourish communities with newcomer services and educational resources.
  • Job Seekers
    Learn how LEF can support you in your job hunt. Assistance with job searching, employment counseling, skill programs, and individual job support await. Explore our Employment Portal and browse jobs and seek resume or interview support.