Specialist in Early Years & Child Care System for Peel Region managing policy, funding, and strategic initiatives. Collaborating with partners to support child care services and policies.
Responsibilities
Conducts EYCC program research, analysis, evaluations to inform evidenced based policy development and decision making and ensure accountability for funds
Develops and /or contributes to Council Reports, and internal/community partner reports, communications, briefing notes, program guidelines and child care provider resources
Develops, implements and evaluates new and existing EYCC program policies/processes and accountability mechanisms to support evolving provincial and local direction, and enhanced service manager accountabilities/responsibilities
Develops and/or contributes to responses to proposed EYCC legislative, regulatory, guidelines, and policy changes
Provides subject matter expertise on projects with internal and external partners, participate on working groups/committees and liaise with other service managers, community and provincial partners as required
Assists in the development of strategic outcomes, policy objectives, and accountability measures for all funding streams under EYCC Funding and supports the ongoing integration of EYCC Funds into Technology systems
Gathers and analyzes program outcomes and associated performance measures, information trends, issues, gaps and statistics for planning and reporting purposes.
Prepares complex and specialized documentation, reports and statistical analysis, accountability mechanisms and outcome measures
Supports the service delivery requirements and complies with regulatory requirements as identified but not limited to the following acts; the Child Care and Early Years Act, the Early Childhood Educators Act, the Education Act, Child and Family Services Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ministry of Community and Social Services Act
Develops and maintains cooperative, collaborative and strategic relationships with internal and external business partners to support transformation within the early years and child care system
Requirements
University Degree in human services or related field, such as social sciences, business/public administration, and early years and child care, with at least 5 years’ job related experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
Knowledge of Project Management Principles and Practices
Strong short and long term planning with demonstrated ability to phase in and execute complex and multi-year policies and plans
Experience in applying change management principles and methodologies and the ability to lead, manage and support change
Demonstrated sound judgment and political acuity in communications and recommendations to influence and motivate internal and external stakeholders and teams
Strong knowledge of community resources/services available to residents of Peel Region
Knowledge of Performance Measurement to ensure evaluation and continuous improvement is built into the implementation framework
Knowledge of technology and software systems used to support the delivery of Human Services programs and services, including all Microsoft Office programs
Strong foundation in research, analytics, project management, program planning, policy development and implementation
Demonstrated experience working in partnership with community partners
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing (non-union)
Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (non-union/ where applicable)
Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
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