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

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)

What can I expect to do in this role?

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

How do I qualify?

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.

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, November 8, 2021 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.