Program Advisor, Licensing and Compliance (Full-time and Part-time 18.13 H/W)

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Do you have experience, skills and knowledge in child development and learning? Do you possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with good judgment in assessing compliance with legislative requirements?

If so, consider joining the Ministry of Education's Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing Branch, where you will support the provision of quality child care programs in safe and stimulating environments.

This posting has the following vacancies:
•1 Temporary, Full-Time duration up to 12 months and;
•1 Permanent, Regular Part-Time (18.13 Hours/Week)

NOTE:
• The weekly salary outlined in the OPSEU collective agreement is $1,315.58 - $1,613.29 weekly, which is based on full-time hours (36.25 hours per week)
• The permanent PART-TIME position, is required to work 18.13 hours per week (the weekly salary above will be adjusted accordingly based on part-time hours)

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About the job

As a Program Advisor for licensing and compliance, you will:
• conduct site visits to inspect and assess compliance with legislative requirements and ministry policies
• identify and address immediate health and safety issues
• analyze licensing issues, make recommendations for corrective action and best practices to enhance the quality of care where appropriate
• liaise with agencies and stakeholders
• follow-up on complaints and serious occurrences and facilitate issues resolution
• participate in enforcement action, where applicable
• participate on projects and project committees

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirement:

• You are able to travel on a regular basis throughout the service area, as required.

Specialized knowledge:

• You have knowledge of principles and practices of child learning and development.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and other relevant legislation and regulations to conduct site visits, prepare licensing documentation and make recommendations to the director regarding licensing.
• You understand programming requirements within child care programs.

Program techniques:

• You have knowledge of budgeting processes in order to review agency budgets.
• You have knowledge of programming and services available to families in the community.
• You can assess effectiveness of programs and compliance with accepted practices.

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You have the ability to make recommendations on new programs.
• You can assess the services being provided and formulate recommendations.

Communication and computer skills:

• You have effective oral and written communication skills.
• You work well with others and can present information to stakeholders.
• You are proficient in computer software and databases (e.g. email, word-processing, spreadsheet) and have the ability to use portable automated technology to conduct on-site inspections.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  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 employment 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 employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-EU-170581/21(2)

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.