Child Care Coordinator - Surrey, Canada - Metis Nation British Columbia

Metis Nation British Columbia

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Surrey, Canada

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Métis Nation British Columbia:

Child Care Coordinator:

#23-089

Ministry of Education

Position:
Temporary Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) until March 31, 2024

Location:
Hybrid/Provincial office - Station Tower th Avenue, Surrey)

Closes:
July 25, 2023

Classification:
Coordinator 1

Salary Range:
$55,000 - $65,000 annually

ABOUT MÉTIS NATION BRITISH COLUMBIA:

Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services.

Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.

MNBC's _KAA-WIICHIHITOYAAHK _
(We take care of each other) Initiatives offers employees a competitive total compensation package including:

comprehensive group benefit package or health-care spending account and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan
15 paid days per year for statutory and

- cultural days (Indigenous Peoples Day, Truth and Reconciliation Day, & Louis Riel Day)
- carpool, parking & public transit subsidies (Provincial Office only)
- educational spending account and professional development allowances to provide annual funding to continue lifelong learning and skills upgrade.
- remote workplace supports.
- internal advancement & redeployment opportunities

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Child Care Manager, the primary purpose of the
Child Care Coordinator is to partner with early learning and childcare services and program, Métis families and communities throughout the province and provide consistent, distinctions-based, and Métis led delivery of childcare supports and services.

To increase the availability and accessibility of high-quality childcare resources and services that support the needs of Métis children and families.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Promotes the Ministry of Education
Early Years programs, Affordable Child Care Benefit Program (ACCB), Métis Child Care Benefit Program and other childcare related services in the community.
Liaises with MCFD and other government agents involved in implementation of the ACCB program.
Responds to enquiries from parents and guardians seeking childcare and makes referrals to local Child Care Resource and Referral programs and other childcare services based on the parents' and child's specific needs.
Assists in the recruitment of Registered License-NotRequired (RLNR) childcare providers.
Develops, implements, and monitors recruitment, assessment, training, and support strategies for RLNR childcare providers.
This individual will work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education Team, Métis families and Métis Chartered communities.
Knowledge of early years' organizations, agencies, and service providers.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook adaptability and flexibility are essential.
Actively participate as a critical member of the Ministry of Education Team to create solutions that advance the successful, efficient, and effective delivery of MNBC Métis early years programs and services.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Community Support Work, K 3 Education or related field. Degree is preferred.
Minimum of four (4) years' experience in the early years' field or publicschool system.
A comprehensive knowledge of the Childcare BC Plan.
Combination of relevant experience, education, and training will be considered.
Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in B.C.
Previous experience working in an Indigenous Community, with strong knowledge of Métis culture and history, is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with mínimal supervision.
Proven ability to utilize, adapt and embrace new technologies, including Word, Excel and other database/software required by the role.

OTHER COMMENTS

Other duties may be assigned as needed to help ensure the efficient operation of MNBC.
There will be a need to attend meetings and events which may require work and travel outside of normal business hours.
Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Lisa Lightening
Provincial Child Care Manager

Métis Nation British Columbia

Education :
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years