Organization: Ministry of Education
Division: Licensing and Compliance Review Unit
Location: Newmarket
Job Term: 1 Permanent
Job Code: 5516 - Program Adv Early Childhood Ed
Salary: $1,204.15 - $1,476.66 per week*
Posting Status: Open Targeted
Job ID: 52741
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The Ministry of Education's Early Learning Division supports the provision of quality child care programs in safe and stimulating environments. We are seeking a candidate with experience, skills and knowledge in child development and learning who can apply this knowledge, together with their analytical and problem solving skills, with good judgment in assessing compliance with legislative requirements and supporting operators to achieve compliance. The successful candidate must have a strong customer service orientation supported by excellent collaboration and communication skills to balance their responsibility for operator accountability with support.
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 to determine compliance with legislative requirements and ministry policy;
• 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 facilitate issues resolution;
• participate in enforcement action, where applicable;
• participate on projects and project committees.
Please note: You will be required to travel on a regular basis
How do I qualify?
Knowledge of Child Care Legislation and Regulations:
• knowledge of principles and practices of child learning and development;
• ability to interpret and apply the Day Nurseries Act and other relevant legislation and regulations to conduct site visits, prepare licensing documentation and participate in operational reviews of agencies;
• you understand programming requirements in a day care setting.
Program Techniques:
• you can assess effectiveness of programs and compliance with accepted practices;
• knowledge of budgeting processes in order to review agency budgets;
• knowledge of programming and services available to families in the community.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• you can assess the services being provided and formulate recommendations;
• ability to make recommendations on new programs.
Communication and Computer Skills:
• effective oral and written communication skills;
• you work well with others and can present information to stakeholders
• proficient in computer software and databases (e.g. email, word-processing, spreadsheets) and have the ability to use portable automated technology to conduct on-site inspections.
Additional information:
Address: 1 Permanent, 1091 Gorham St, Newmarket, Central Region Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule: 6
Category: Customer and Client Services
Posted on: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Note:
1. You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications
listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours.
All 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 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 applying and/or accepting a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from applying and/or accepting 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 Tuesday, April 16, 2013 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.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Division: Licensing and Compliance Review Unit
Location: Newmarket
Job Term: 1 Permanent
Job Code: 5516 - Program Adv Early Childhood Ed
Salary: $1,204.15 - $1,476.66 per week*
Posting Status: Open Targeted
Job ID: 52741
Apply Online
View Job Description
The Ministry of Education's Early Learning Division supports the provision of quality child care programs in safe and stimulating environments. We are seeking a candidate with experience, skills and knowledge in child development and learning who can apply this knowledge, together with their analytical and problem solving skills, with good judgment in assessing compliance with legislative requirements and supporting operators to achieve compliance. The successful candidate must have a strong customer service orientation supported by excellent collaboration and communication skills to balance their responsibility for operator accountability with support.
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 to determine compliance with legislative requirements and ministry policy;
• 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 facilitate issues resolution;
• participate in enforcement action, where applicable;
• participate on projects and project committees.
Please note: You will be required to travel on a regular basis
How do I qualify?
Knowledge of Child Care Legislation and Regulations:
• knowledge of principles and practices of child learning and development;
• ability to interpret and apply the Day Nurseries Act and other relevant legislation and regulations to conduct site visits, prepare licensing documentation and participate in operational reviews of agencies;
• you understand programming requirements in a day care setting.
Program Techniques:
• you can assess effectiveness of programs and compliance with accepted practices;
• knowledge of budgeting processes in order to review agency budgets;
• knowledge of programming and services available to families in the community.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• you can assess the services being provided and formulate recommendations;
• ability to make recommendations on new programs.
Communication and Computer Skills:
• effective oral and written communication skills;
• you work well with others and can present information to stakeholders
• proficient in computer software and databases (e.g. email, word-processing, spreadsheets) and have the ability to use portable automated technology to conduct on-site inspections.
Additional information:
Address: 1 Permanent, 1091 Gorham St, Newmarket, Central Region Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule: 6
Category: Customer and Client Services
Posted on: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Note:
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
- C-EU-52741/13
1. You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications
listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours.
All 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 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 applying and/or accepting a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from applying and/or accepting 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 Tuesday, April 16, 2013 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.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.