ELCC Consultant - Regina, Canada - Government of Saskatchewan

Description

ELCC Consultant-CON002553Employment Type:Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

:SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry

:005 EducationSalary Range:$28.118-$35.239HourlyGrade:SGEU.08.

The provides leadership and direction to Saskatchewan's education, early years, library and literacy sectors. The ministry is committed to providing equitable and inclusive education, early years and library systems that benefit all learners. It foundationally places Indigenous knowledge systems, cultures and languages within structures, policies, and curricula. The Ministry of Education is advancing reconciliation with Early Years, Prekindergarten to Grade 12, library, and First Nations, Métis and Inuit partners by acknowledging our shared history to build a brighter future together.

The Early Learning and Child Care Program is looking to fill Early Learning and Child Care Consultant positions in various areas of the province. Our field services offices are located in Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Estevan, Yorkton, Saskatoon, Regina, Humboldt, Melfort, North Battleford, Prince Albert, and La Ronge. Please clearly identify your preferred field services office location in your application.

These positions play an integral role in advancing the new Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement in Saskatchewan. Reporting to the Program Manager for the respective regions these positions will be responsible for:

Developing, licensing, and monitoring child care services;

Supporting parents and caregivers;

Assisting community groups and individuals to meet their child care needs;

Actively working towards the recruitment and retention of new licensed family child care providers in the area;

Ensuring information about early childhood care and education is available to the public; and,

Enforcing The Child Care Act, 2014 and The Child Care Regulations, 2015.

To be successful in this position you will be a strong verbal and written communicator who is able to:

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse group of people;

Effectively mediate and negotiate solutions with various stakeholder groups in a diplomatic manner;

Identify needs and issues and determine an appropriate course of action to address concerns; and,

Independently plan and prioritize responsibilities in order to achieve work objectives.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required in this position would be acquired through:

Experience as the Director of a child care centre;

Formal education in early childhood care, child development, and education programming;

Knowledge of the administration of non-profit organizations and an understanding of board dynamics; and,

An equivalent amount of related education and experience will also be considered.

A valid Saskatchewan driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are necessary as intra-city and provincial travel, as well as overnight stays are required.

What we offer:

Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;

Comprehensive benefits package including pension;

Paid vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave);

Inclusive work environments;

Advancement opportunities; and,

Flexible work arrangements.

This competition will be used to create an eligibility list that will be valid for up to six months and will be used to staff current and future permanent and term opportunities across the province.

The is committed to the success and well-being of all Saskatchewan children and learners and the enhancement of literacy for all Saskatchewan people. We provide leadership and direction to many sectors including early learning and child care; Kindergarten through Grade 12 education; literacy; and the provincial network of libraries.

The Government of Saskatchewan provides an environment that upholds deep rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence, and Innovation, and Acting as One Team. Bilingualism is considered an asset working within the Ministry of Education. We are committed to workplace diversity. Preference is given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in the "diversity groups" below:

Aboriginal persons; and,

Persons with disabilities

Ability to speak and write in the French language would be an asset.

Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record check and show proof of valid driver's license.

To learn more about the Ministry of Education, please visit our website:

Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" belowDiversity Groups:Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilitiesHours of Work:B - SGEU Field one day off every three weeks

Number of Openings

:6 Closing Date :Nov 25, 2023, 12:59:00 AM