Child Care Services Program Manager

Organizational Unit - University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Campus Services - Location - University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) - Posting Close Date - 9 March 2025 - Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date. - FTE - 1.0 - Salary Grade - $72,242.00 - $93,951.00 - Additional Posting Information - N/A - Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable. - Classification - SG10 - Employee Group: - PEA - Regular - # of Hires Needed - 1 - Category - Other - About this Opportunity The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement. UVic Child Care educators are passionate leaders and advocates for the field, who uphold very high standards and provide strong mentorship to educators new to the field. At UVic Child Care: - We provide a free in-house professional development program to our educators facilitated by our Pedagogist and Program Manager who help to guide inquiry work and research projects, lead seminars and workshops for our ECEs, and provide program support. - Our educators have published journal articles, held exhibits and presented at a number of conferences and workshops. - Our pedagogy, inquiry work and research align with the BC Early Learning Framework (2019). We practice a Common Worlds Framework approach, which considers our ethical relations with others in the Anthropocene Here at UVic, our people play a vital role in enabling the university to fulfill its mission and promise to become a university of choice for outstanding students, faculty and staff. **Benefits and Perks** UVic compensation and benefits are competitive with: - Comprehensive medical benefits and Employee and family assistance program - Pension, Basic Life Insurance and Dental Care Benefits - Access to health and wellness tools and resources to support you in finding work-life balance - Discounted athletic facility membership - Diverse range of learning and development opportunities - Sustainability initiatives including discounted transit passes and a pedestrian and bike friendly campus - A respectful, professional, and supportive work environment **The salary range for this position is**: - **Recruitment range: $72,242- $79,650** starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement. - **Performance range: $93,951** salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases. - Job Summary The Child Care Services Program Manager reports to the Director, Child Care Services and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the child care centres. The Program Manager provides leadership to the child care centre teams to ensure programs function well and align with UVic Child Care Services mission, vision ethos and policies. The Program Manager directly supervises the ECE Supervisors (one for each child care centre), ensures that teams are supported and working collaboratively, supports teams’ pedagogical inquiry work, participates in the hiring and orientation of educators, and ensures that programs meet UVic Child Care Services high standards and regulatory accountabilities. This position may require working some evenings and weekends based on operational requirements. As per UVic Child Care Services policy, must be immunized in accordance with the B.C. childhood immunization schedule. - Job Requirements This requires a post-secondary degree in Early Childhood Education, or closely related field, current first aid certificate and Early Childhood Educator Certificate through the B.C. ECE Registry with a minimum of three (3) years of experience, including: - Experience developing and facilitating professional development in the early years field. - Working in a licensed child care facility. - In a pedagogical leadership role in Early Childhood Education that included supervision of at least four staff. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. **Additionally, the position requires**: - Strong working knowledge of BC child care licensing regulations - Strong knowledge of current early years pedagogy and experience implementing the British Columbia Early Learning Framework (British Columbia Ministry of Education, 2019) into early learning and care practice. - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and effectively address issues, concerns and interests of others, and provide effective feedback to staff. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Demonstrated understanding of inclusivity, equity, diversity, as well as truth and reconciliation in action with a genuine interest in creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive community for students, faculty