Early Years and Child Care Intern

1 week ago


Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Niagara Region Full time

Division:

  • Children's Services_

Temporary Duration:

Approximate Duration: 12 months, May 2024 to May 2025._

  • Pay Rate: this role pays $22.92 an hour._

About Us:

  • Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of highquality programs and services to support and advance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses._
  • At Niagara Region, we value diversity in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara._
  • For the Region's full employee equity statement, _Working at Niagara Region
  • Niagara Region, Ontario_._
  • Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain uptodate with vaccinations._

_JOB SUMMARY_

  • Niagara Region has two (2) fulltime 12month Early Years and Child Care Intern positions available from May 2024 to August 2024. These positions are with the Children's Services division of the Community Services Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate of a university program in, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Health or a related field of study._
  • The Early Years and Child Care Intern will support the entire Children's Services division through participation in various projects. The incumbent will work with the Early Years and Child Care Specialists and Managers within Children's Services.

Primary duties include:
_
- _Projec_t Management; scoping, chartering and planning (deliverables and timelines), managing and tracking project work/deliverables and developing tools, templates, dashboards and other supporting materials_
- _Research, analysis and reporting: gathering and analyzing data, researching and evaluating best practices and innovative strategies related to ministry guidelines, preparing reports and presentations_
- _Stakeholder engagement activities and events: Assist with the planning and execution of activities and events (i.e. obtaining input and feedback from the early years and child care sector and community partners)_
- _Support the development and tracking of key performance indicators through data analysis and visualization _
- _Support the implementation of ministry guidelines and frameworks; assisting with implementation of approved best practice and innovation strategies, developing tools, templates, dashboards and other supporting materials._
- _Support departmental communications activities, including website, intranet and social media content_
- _Other duties as assigned._

_ EDUCATION_
- _Completion of a bachelors degree in social sciences, public administration, business administration, public health or a related program_

_ KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS_

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)_
- _Strong research skills_
- _Excellent oral and written communication skills._
- _Ability to work independently and as part of a team._
- _Experience in project coordination_
- _Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information_
- _Strong _data analysis, data visualization and interpretation skills._

**_
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS_**- Degree completed in the last 12 months_
- _Must be able to start work in May 2024 _
- _I_n accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Record Check, with vulnerable sector search, and submit a Canadian Vulnerable Police Clearance Certificate_
- _Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to o

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