**Job Title:** Specialist - Early Years and Childcare Services
**Status:** Contract Full Time - 16 Month Contract
**Salary Range:** $76,054 to $95,068 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
**Work Mode:** Hybrid
**Location:** 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON
**Hours of Work:** 35 hours per week

**Who We Are:**
We are a System Service Manager for the Early Years and Child Care System, delivering quality support to child care providers. This position is crucial for the operations and delivery of the Child Care System Quality and Partnerships program.

**What You Will Do In This Role:**
- Onboard potential and new early years and child care programs with fee subsidy and funding application processes.
- Conduct needs analyses for childcare programs to determine compliance and identify deficiencies.
- Review documentation, analyze information, and develop conclusions and recommendations.
- Negotiate resolutions of contentious issues with programs, staff, and families.
- Support child care programs with funding applications and contractual obligations.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

**What The Role Requires:**
- Diploma/Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Registered Early Childhood Educator and member in good standing with the College of ECE is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience managing or overseeing a childcare program.
- Advanced understanding of the legislative environment affecting early years and childcare programs.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

**Nice To Have:**
- Ability to write and speak French is an asset.

**Perks @ Peel:**
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefit plan.
- Automatic enrollment into the OMERS pension plan.
- Vacation accrual starting at 3 weeks per annum.
- 3 paid personal days and floating holidays.
- Flexible hours to support wellness and well-being.
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance.
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning resources.

**Work Mode & Job Location:**
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for flexibility to work off-site and on-site based on operational needs.

**Interview:**
Our recruitment process will include video conference technology. Please monitor your spam and junk email folders for important communications regarding your application.

**About Us:**
Peel Region consists of Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon, serving over 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses. We deliver essential services and strive to create a safe, inclusive, and accessible community.

**Additional Information:**
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

**Application Instructions:**
If this opportunity matches your qualifications, please apply on-line.