Helpful school subjects
family studies, Indigenous studies, biology, health and physical education, arts, communications and co-op.
← Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner overview
02 · WHY · HELP PATH
Why might Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner fit me?
Career fit is not a score. Notice what interests you, then compare that curiosity with real workplaces and real people.
ESTIMATED ANNUAL EARNINGS
$35,200low
$44,000median
$62,000high
Ontario Job Bank hourly rates multiplied by 2,000 paid hours: $17.60, $22.00 and $31.00. Before tax; overtime, premiums, benefits, unpaid time and self-employment income are excluded.
FIT EXPLORATION
What sounds like you—right now?
Select any statements you want to think about. Your answers can change as you learn about Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner.
Start anywhere.
There is no minimum and no passing score.
REALITIES TO CONSIDER
Interesting work can still be demanding.
- continuous responsibility for children’s safety
- active indoor and outdoor work
- emotional and relationship-centred practice
- infection prevention and cleaning routines
- respect for community protocols and confidentiality
Strengths to practise
warm relationship building, cultural humility, careful observation, creative program planning, family and community collaboration.
Careers to compare
Child Development Practitioner, Early Childhood Educator, Child and Youth Worker, Family Support Worker, Community Program Coordinator.
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway
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