Licensing Officer

2 weeks ago


Grande Prairie, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 37956

Ministry: Children's Services

Location: Northern Alberta

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: February 17,2023

Classification: Subsidiary 06B 3625 Human Services Worker 4

**About Us**:
A successful society is defined by its people and the opportunities available for them to fully and actively participate in all aspects of life and provide for themselves and/or their families.

The Department of Seniors, Community and Social Services fosters a society in which families are secure and resilient, individuals have safe, sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. You can be part of helping us make a difference

**Role**:
Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education and Development? If so, we have an opportunity for you The Child Care and Youth Services Division is currently hiring a Licensing Officer to join their team in Northern Alberta.

Using a strength-based approach, as a Licensing Officer you will license and monitor childcare programs, enforcing the Early Learning Child Care Act & Regulations, in the province of Alberta. You will be responsible for determining compliance pertaining to the administration and operation of Facility-based Programs such as Day Cares, Out of School Cares, Preschools, Group Family Child Care, and Innovative Child Care. You will also use your expertise to determine compliance for the Alberta Family Day Home Standards for Contracted Family Day Home Agencies and approved Family Day Home Providers as well.

Putting your well-honed assessment skills to the test you will use your knowledge and critical thinking skills to make recommendations regarding licenses and determine enforcement actions for facilities while working with considerable independence.

Strong communicator, engagement specialist, organizer and coaching are the key attributes to your success in this role. Your days will be spent consulting and sharing your in-depth knowledge of Early Childhood Development with programs to educate on the purpose and intent of government legislation and policies to provide inclusive, quality childcare to Albertans. Your collaborative approach and creative problem-solving skills will be valuable as you work alongside programs, stakeholders and colleagues to build a strong childcare community. This position has the potential for significant travel, including highway driving and overnight trips.

If this opportunity sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:

- Related university degree in Early Childhood Education or related human service field and 2 years related experience in an early childhood setting in a leadership/supervisory role is required.
- Clearly outlined knowledge of Early Childhood Development, the Early Learning and Child Care Act, Child Care Licensing Regulation and the Alberta Family Day Home Standards.
- Excellent writing and documentation skills are critical to the role (written skills will be assessed as part of the screening)
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of community resources
- An awareness of diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism.

Equivalencies will be considered as follows - related diploma and 3 years related experience; OR related certificate and 4 years related experience.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. The link provided will assist you with understanding competencies:
**Agility: T**he manager supports a diverse team that works directly with community agencies and will be required to support their team to engage positively in change management. The FRN program can shift based on direction of Minister's Office - which requires ability to work quickly and proficiently to meet needs while supporting agencies to understand the change.

**Drive for Results**: The manager works with their team to support the successful implementation of the FRN program while considering the current fiscal and human resourcing constraints. Working with 136 community agencies requires an awareness to the realities faced by agencies and supports them to achieve the outcomes of the program.

**Build Collaborative Environments**:The manager will work with their team and community agencies to support ministry objectives - requires ability to listen and address concerns and advocate in an appropriate manner.

**Systems Thinking**: Analysis in this role requires examining alignment to ministry and Government priorities; requires analyzing potential short, medium and long term impacts of potential program needs and how to support operational needs and the needs



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