ELCC Consultant - Nipawin, Canada - Government of Saskatchewan

Description

ELCC Consultant-EMP000909Employment Type:Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

:SK-North Central-Prince AlbertSK-Stoon-Saskatoon, SK-North East-Nipawin, SK-North West-North Battleford, SK-Stoon-Humboldt

Ministry

:005 EducationSalary Range:$ $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 two permanent Early Learning and Child Care Consultant position s. One will be located in Saskatoon and the other within one of the following locations: Prince Albert , Humboldt , North Battleford , or Nipawin . These positions will 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 Central or North region 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 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;

Effectvely 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;

A competitive salary;

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.

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.

Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record check and show proof of a 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 work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks

Number of Openings

:2 Closing Date :Nov 20, 2023, 12:59:00 AM