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PROGRAM ADVISOR
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing Branch
Language of Position(s):
Bilingual English/French
Job Term:
1 Permanent, 1 Temporary
Job Code:
05516 - Program Adv, Early Childhood Ed
Salary:
$1,239.33 - $1,519.79 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you have a strong understanding of child development, pedagogy and the role of educators in supporting early learning?
If so, this is your opportunity to support the implementation and evaluation of early years programs and services that contribute to healthy child development in Ontario.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• conduct site visits to inspect, evaluate and monitor child care operations for compliance with legislative requirements and ministry policies
• identify corrective actions for identified issues
• identify and address immediate health and safety issues
• provide recommendations to enhance the quality of child care
• investigate complaints and serious occurrences related to child care
• liaise with community agencies and municipal services
• serve as a technical resource for the public, potential licensees and agencies on licensing requirements and program information
• when appropriate, participate in enforcement action
• participate on projects and project committees
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirements:
• You are proficient in English as well as advanced level oral and written French.
• You have the ability to travel on a regular basis.
Knowledge of child development:
• You have knowledge of child learning and development theories and best practices, including an understanding of the special needs of children with developmental and physical disabilities.
• You have knowledge of child care programming and services available to families in the community.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply child care legislation and regulations (e.g. the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014).
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
• You have analytical skills to identify risks and situations of non-compliance.
• You have problem solving skills to develop corrective action plans based on identified risks and issues.
• You have analytical skills to review operational information (budgets, receipts, etc.) and make recommendations regarding licensing approvals, renewals and revocations.
Communication and relationship management skills:
• You have oral communication and presentation skills to explain technical information, legislative requirements and child care best practices to the parents, community groups and child care centre licensees.
• You have interpersonal skills to promote and influence compliance with legislation and best practices.
• You have relationship management skills to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• You have written communication and computer skills (email, word processing, spreadsheet and database software) to prepare reports, education materials and various other documents.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 900 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
- 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 347 Preston, Ottawa, East Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Inspections and Investigations
Posted on:
Friday, August 25, 2017
Note:
- This ad is also available in French.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - W-EU-111310/17(2)
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, September 11, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
