Child Care Programs Officer

Looking for a rewarding career change? Join our team The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) is now hiring a **Child Care Programs Officer,**at Headquarters in Thunder Bay. **Closing date is January 23, 2026.**

TBDSSAB supports people to improve their lives and become self-sufficient. We do this as the service system manager for vital, quality social services needed by individuals and families living in the District of Thunder Bay --- including child care and early years, community housing, homelessness prevention programs --- and through the delivery of Ontario Works.

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Under the general supervision of the Manager, Child Care and Early Years Programs, the Child Care Programs Officer assists with ensuring childcare service providers are meeting their obligations within the prescribed standards, legislation, and guidelines of the Child Care Operating Agreements.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Researches, develops, and compiles information and statistical reports for the program; makes recommendations to the Manager relative to child care operator performance.

2. Provides advice and guidance to Child Care Provider Boards/Management and Board Officials on Legislation/Policy Interpretation, and on effective business and operational methods, practices, and systems

3. Reviews outcomes of the Ministry’s license renewal review process; makes recommendations for meeting program operating standards.

4. Participates in the preparation of operator budgets, reviews/negotiates/revises where required and recommends the submissions for approval/recommends/negotiates reallocation of funds to meet unforeseen expenditures

5. Ensures effective and consistent administration of policies relating to childcare and provides input for changes to policies and procedures.

6. Conducts monitoring processes and operational reviews; implements intervention actions as required.

7. In conjunction with Division staff and community programs, participates in the effective service co-ordination for families and their children.

8. Provides advice to and conducts and coordinates training for service providers regarding best practices for effective service delivery.

9. Prepares reports and analysis as required

10. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education/Experience**
- Degree or Diploma in early childhood education or early childhood education equivalency.
- Supervisory and/or program management experience in a licensed child care setting.
- Minimum five years’ related early childhood education experience

**Skills/Abilities**
- Sound knowledge of childcare services management and maintenance functions and a basic knowledge of the funding and budgetary reporting process.
- In depth knowledge of the relevant Acts, legislation, guidelines, and procedures.
- Must have adaptable interpersonal skills, proven leadership skills and always maintain and display professional conduct.
- Superior ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must be at a basic skill level in word processing, and spreadsheet software.
- Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Must undergo a successful Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Use of a vehicle may be required.
- Travel may be required.
- May be required to work irregular hours.
- Must maintain confidentiality.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $74,788.69-$87,986.69 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1B5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person