Child Care Licensing Officer - Red Deer, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Red Deer, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 58532

Ministry:
Jobs, Economy and Trade

Location:
Camrose or Red Deer, Alberta

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Temporary until December 31, 2024

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
May 19, 2024

Classification:
Human Services Worker 4 (064HSA)

Salary:
$2,514.93 to $3,255.07 bi-weekly ($65,639 - $84,957/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans.

Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

Ministry of Jobs, Economy, and Trade
Each day in Alberta, more than two million people go to work and fuel Alberta's economic engine. The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development provides supports to meet the needs of both employees and employers. The ministry protects workers' rights by regulating Alberta's workplaces and ensuring Alberta's labour legislation is fair and modern.

The ministry also works to ensure that Alberta has a skilled workforce and an efficient labour market to support a thriving and diverse economy.

Role Responsibilities:

Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education and Development? If so, we have an opportunity for you The Child Care Delivery and Child Care Strategy & Policy Division is currently hiring a Licensing Officer to join their team.

In determining compliance Licensing Officers take a strength based approach to assess programs, investigate complaints and incidents, and establish if compliance to the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulations are met.

When noncompliance is identified, Licensing Officers evaluate the level of risk to children and issue appropriate enforcement actions.

Licensing Officers are responsible for the completion of all required and corresponding documentation while ensuring all information is accurately updated into the Child Care Information System.

Putting your well-honed assessment skills to the test you will use your knowledge and critical thinking skills to make recommendations regarding licenses and determine enforcement actions for facilities while working with considerable independence.

If this opportunity sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in-depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Competencies for this position include:

Agility
Drive for Results
Develop Self and Others
Build Collaborative Environments
Develop Networks
Systems Thinking
Creative Problem Solving

Qualifications:

Education

Related University degree and 2 years related experience in child care and leadership role or the equivalency of a related diploma and 3 years related experience in child care and leadership role; or related certificate and 4 years related experience in child care and leadership role.
First Aid certification
Successful applicants must also have a valid Alberta Drivers Licence and access to reliable vehicle, as the role requires travel.

Experience

Conflict Resolution and Collaboration: skilled in mediation, negotiation, crisis management, and consultation in complex and politically sensitive situations
Critical Thinking and

Decision Making:
strong assessment skills with the ability to provide effective solutions to difficult situations

Communication and public relations: strong written and verbal communication skills to respond to concerns, request appropriate information, and participate in court procedures as needed
Analytical Expertise: proficient in assessing and improving child care programs through datadriven analysis
Leadership and

Change Management:
proven ability to lead, motivate, and influence teams

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for the position.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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Notes:

Successful applicants who possess a BSW, MSW, or Diploma in Social Work from an Alberta College will be required to maintain registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.

Application Requirements:

Complete all prescreen questions

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-