Specialist, Early Years and Child Care Services

4 weeks ago


Brampton, Canada Regional Municipality of Peel Full time

**Job Description**:
**Specialist, Early Years and Child Care Services**

**Human Services - Early Years and Child Care Services**

**Status: 1 Contract Full Time of 13 Months**

**Salary Range: $89,469 to $111,834 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)**

**Work Mode: Remote **_see below for more details about this work mode._**

**Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton**

**Hours of Work: 35 hours per week**

**Who we are**:
In this role, you will report to the Advisor, Early Years and Child Care Services. As the Specialist, you will be responsible for providing policy and program development and implementation support for early years and child care programs and initiatives with a focus on ensuring system accountabilities are met and outcomes are achieved.

**Child Care Subsidy**:This role will directly support system planning and Service System Manager responsibilities for the delivery of the Child Care Fee Subsidy program.

**What you will do in this role**:

- Develops, implements and evaluates new and existing EYCC program policies/processes, initiatives and accountability mechanisms to support evolving provincial and local direction, and enhanced service manager accountabilities/responsibilities
- Conducts EYCC program research, analysis and evaluations to inform evidenced-based policy development and decision-making, and ensure accountability for funds
- Gathers and analyzes program outcomes and associated performance measures, as well as information, trends, issues, gaps and statistics for planning and reporting purposes. This includes the preparation of accountability mechanisms and outcome measures, complex and specialized documentation, reports and statistical analysis
- Collaborates with both internal and external partners to support transformation within the early years and child care system
- Develops and maintains cooperative, collaborative and strategic relationships with internal and external partners
- Assists in the development of strategic outcomes, policy objectives, and accountability measures for all funding programs under EYCC Funding and supports the ongoing integration of EYCC funds into technology systems
- Assists in the preparation of plans that anticipate and respond to evolving provincial direction, and to Council, corporate and community priorities
- Develops and /or contributes to Council Reports, and internal/community partner reports, communications, briefing notes, program guidelines and service provider resources to support system partners in implementing system transformation and delivering on shared priorities and outcomes
- Develops and/or contributes to responses to proposed EYCC legislative, regulatory, guideline, and/or policy changes as well as recommendations and analysis of local policy development in consultation with internal and external partners
- 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 communication materials for project and program roll-outs as well as regularly measures and monitors status

**What the role requires**:

- 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 or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Strong foundation in research, data analysis, program planning and public policy development with relevant experience in program design, implementation and evaluation, and strategic and project planning
- Knowledge of Project Management Principles and Practices, with the ability to execute complex and multi-year policies and plans
- Knowledge of performance measurement to ensure evaluation and continuous improvement is built into the implementation framework
- Knowledge of Early Years and Child Care funding programs, as well as related provincial legislation and policies would be an asset
- Knowledge of technology and software systems used to support the delivery of Human Services programs and services such as all Microsoft Office programs
- Demonstrated experience working in partnership with community partners
- Strong knowledge of community resources/services available to residents of Peel Region

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written; proven ability to present to and facilitate discussions with various audiences both internal and external
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/stakeholders
- Demonstrates sound judgment and political acuity in communications and recommendations
- Ability to le



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