Senior Program Funding Analyst

Senior Program Funding Analyst
Human Services – Early Years and Child Care Services

Status: 1 Contract Full Time (18 Months)

Salary Range: $92,153 – $115,189 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, Ontario

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

**Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.
At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.**

Who we are: The Early Years and Child Care Services Division is responsible for the local planning, funding and oversight of licensed child care services and EarlyON programs in Peel. Through collaboration and advocacy efforts with internal and external partners, we work together to achieve our goals.

What you will do in this role: In this role you will provide expert guidance and advice on the development and implementation of funding programs, policies, and processes for Early Years and Child Care Services (EYCCS) in Peel. Additionally, you will:

• Lead oversight through a system lens of Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding distribution, and reconciliation processes for licensed child care providers and related agencies in Peel.
• Coordinate and review CWELCC Operating Budgets as submitted by the Child Care Providers and Licensed Home Child Care Agencies.
• Develop processes and procedures related to budget review and audit practices to support the implementation of CWELCC funding.
• Provide strategic financial and business practices expertise, consultation and advisory services to Human Services, that will assist in decision-making and resolution on financial and operational issues.
• Collaborate with internal partners to support program requirements.
• Lead analytical work on the development of a longer-term funding model that builds flexibility between all EYCCS funding categories while focusing on supporting the CWELCC funding formula.
• Develop innovative programs requirements and tools, application processes and guidelines, reporting protocols and risk management frameworks appropriate to various types of funding programs.
• Oversee CWELCC program expenditures to ensure they are aligned with program requirements and expected outcomes.
• Perform data analytics and develop integrated system metrics to support service system management of EYCCS sector in Peel.
• Assess the relevance of the various tools, processes, methodologies and reporting practices for EYCCS funding in Peel and recommend and implement changes as necessary to reflect the changing landscaping of the EYCCS system in Peel.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for the annual reporting to the province ensuring consistency with provincial and regional funding policies and guidelines.
• Identify service providers that require additional business support. Work with providers, appropriate agencies, and relevant Human Services divisions to remedy service provision concerns and to ensure contract/program compliance in a politically sensitive environment.
• Interpret and analyze information in order to provide recommendations.
• Assist the divisional management team by providing advice, training and/or guidance to staff in the section.
• Liaise with senior staff in the Corporate Financial Services Unit on financial analysis and reporting issues and projects.
• Uses advanced communications and tact to assess and interpret the varying ideas, opinions and information from internal and external partners.
• Perform Ad-hoc requests (as needed).

What the role requires:

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted). Region of peel does not reimburse any costs. 

• A University degree/diploma related to Finance, Business, Economics field with five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Excel (i.e., macros, pivots), Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent knowledge of financial/program management principles and practices.
• Highly developed verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with internal and external partners.
• Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking and initiative and a "self-starting" attitude to initiate projects.

Skills/Abilities:

• Highly collaborative with a demonstrated customer service focus.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills and able to identify and respond quickly to emerging issues.
• Able to complete projects with minimal supervision and on-time.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Nice to have:

• Holding or pursuing a professional designation is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Early Years and Child Care is an asset.
• Familiarity with Ontario Child Care Management System (OCCMS) and Gov Grants systems is an asset.
• External auditing experience is an asset.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable) 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) starting at 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable) 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Assessment: An Assessment may be required as part of the recruitment process. All communication will be sent to the email address attached to your application submission.

In this role, you'll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We're working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we've been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it's impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg- 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.