Specialist Early Years & Child Care System
About The Position
The EYCCS Division is responsible for the local planning, funding and oversight of licensed child care services and EarlyON programs in Peel. Through collaboration and advocacy efforts with internal and external partners, we work together to achieve our goals. Our team plays a critical role in shaping the future of Peel's early years and child care system. Through policy development, funding stewardship, system planning, and strategic partnerships, we support an affordable, inclusive, accessible, and high-quality child care sector that serves children and families across Peel. Reporting to the Advisor, Early Years & Child Care Services, the Specialist will lead complex policy, funding, and strategic initiatives that directly influence the child care sector. As a key member of the team, you will provide expertise on child care funding policies and programs, including the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system and before and after school system. The successful candidate will contribute to initiatives that support affordability, accessibility, workforce stability, and long-term sector sustainability. Working collaboratively with the child care sector, provincial, and community partners, you will help drive policy innovation, funding modernization, and system improvements that make a meaningful difference for children, families, child care workforce and service providers across Peel. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional who enjoys leading high-impact projects, influencing sector change, and translating complex issues into practical solutions.
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
- Demonstrateed 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
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/stakeholders
- Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written with the proven ability to present to and facilitate discussions with various audiences
- Ability to work independently and as part of internal and external teams
- Proven ability to problem solve and resolve conflict with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to manage time and priorities within a context of multiple competing priorities
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
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
