Child Welfare Practice & Curriculum Analyst

ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CHILDRENS AID SOCIETIES•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$89,068 - CA$111,378•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Welfare Practice & Curriculum Analyst (Learning) is a child welfare practice expert responsible for translating Ontario child welfare legislation, policy, standards, and frontline practice into sector-leading learning and curriculum. The role requires a deep understanding of child welfare decision-making, service delivery, case management, and practice accountability, together with the ability to develop evidence-informed learning products that promote equitable, culturally responsive, and strengths-based practice by integrating anti-oppressive, anti-racism, anti-Black racism, and anti-Indigenous racism principles across Ontario's child welfare sector. This role is distinct from service delivery functions and focuses on practice interpretation, knowledge mobilization, and sector-wide learning. The Analyst leads the development of practice-based curriculum, facilitates training, and actively engages sector partners—including Children’s Aid Societies, Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies, and system stakeholders—to ensure learning products reflect current realities, diverse perspectives, and emerging needs. Working within cross-functional project teams, the role bridges policy, practice, and learning, while strengthening sector relationships through collaboration, consultation, and co-development.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Social Work or a related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Ontario child welfare practice, including direct service, supervision, practice leadership, quality improvement, or related practice-focused responsibilities
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying Ontario child welfare legislation, standards, and policy within frontline or practice leadership roles
Experience supporting adult learning through training, coaching, facilitation, supervision, curriculum development, or related knowledge mobilization activities
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Deep knowledge of Ontario child welfare legislation, standards, policy, and frontline practice
Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, policy, and practice expectations and translate them into practical guidance and learning materials
Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
Strong understanding of anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, equity, and anti-oppressive practice, and decolonizing approaches within child welfare
Ability to collaborate across teams and engage sector partners effectively
Strong relationship management, consultation, and facilitation skills
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve challenges both autonomously and collaboratively
Strong negotiation skills and ability to foster cooperation, build consensus, gain support and influence decision making and outcomes
Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and tight timelines
Flexibility with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Strong curriculum writing and knowledge translation skills
Experience facilitating training and engaging adult learners
Understanding of adult learning principles and diverse delivery modalities
Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/French
Experience partnering with Indigenous communities, Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies, or Indigenous-led organizations
Experience advancing anti-Black racism, equity, or anti-oppressive initiatives within child welfare or related sectors
Experience in provincial-level initiatives, advisory tables, or sector engagement

Responsibilities

Serves as a subject matter expert on Ontario child welfare legislation, including the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, and associated standards, tools, and practices
Interprets and translates legislation, policy, and emerging sector trends into practical, accessible learning content
Ensures alignment of all curriculum with current provincial frameworks, service models, and practice expectations
Monitors and analyzes changes in legislation, policy, and sector trends to inform learning priorities
Leads and contributes to the development of curriculum and knowledge translation materials, including: eLearning scripts and narration, Facilitator guides and speaking notes, Practice-based case scenarios, Exercises, tools, and assessment questions
Synthesizes complex policy and practice information into clear, concise, and engaging learning content
Ensures curriculum reflects the diversity of roles and experiences across the child welfare continuum
Contributes to sector-facing materials such as reports, briefing notes, and training resources
Designs and delivers training across multiple modalities, including in-person, virtual, and blended formats
Facilitates and co-facilitates learning sessions for sector professionals
Supports facilitator development and Communities of Practice
Provides coaching, guidance, and subject matter expertise to facilitators, supervisors, and agency partners
Leads and facilitates engagement with sector partners, including Children’s Aid Societies, Indigenous agencies, and system stakeholders
Designs and facilitates consultations, focus groups, and co-development sessions to inform curriculum and learning priorities
Builds and maintains strong, trust-based relationships to support collaboration and knowledge exchange
Brings forward sector insights, emerging issues, and practice innovations to inform learning strategy and product development
Represents OACAS Learning in sector forums, advisory committees, and working groups
Works within integrated project teams alongside Instructional Designers, Learning Delivery staff, and project leads
Collaborates to define learning objectives, shape course structure, and determine delivery approaches
Ensures practice accuracy while supporting engaging and effective learning design
Contributes to iterative design processes, incorporating feedback and evaluation findings
Demonstrates a strong understanding of anti-Black racism and its impact on children, youth, families, and communities involved with child welfare
Applies anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-oppressive, and decolonizing frameworks when developing curriculum, facilitating learning, and interpreting practice
Critically examines how legislation, policy, and practice decisions may contribute to inequitable outcomes for Black, Indigenous, and equity-deserving communities
Supports learning approaches that advance culturally responsive and equitable child welfare practice
Centres the experiences of marginalized communities and addresses systemic inequities in child welfare
Builds relationships with Indigenous partners and supports integration of Indigenous worldviews into curriculum
Conducts environmental scans and analyzes emerging issues impacting child welfare practice
Translates research, data, and sector insights into actionable learning strategies
Recommends effective approaches for dissemination of knowledge across the sector
Perform other duties as required.