Early Learning and Child Care Consultant

Early Learning and Child Care Consultant - EMP000962

Employment Type: Expression of Interest for SGEU Term less than 9 months

Location(s): Saskatchewan

Ministry: 005 Education

Salary Range: $28.118 - $35.239 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.08

The ministry 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.

Child Care Operations is seeking two term Early Learning and Child Care Consultants in Saskatoon. These positions play an integral role in advancing the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Reporting to the Program Manager for the central region, this position will be responsible for:

1. Developing, licensing, and monitoring child care services;
2. Supporting parents and caregivers;
3. Assisting community groups and individuals to meet their child care needs;
4. Ensuring information about early childhood care and education is available to the public;
5. Enforcing The Child Care Act and The Child Care Regulations.

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

1. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse group of people;
2. Effectively mediate and negotiate solutions with various stakeholder groups in a diplomatic manner;
3. Identify needs and issues and determine an appropriate course of action to address concerns;
4. Independently plan and prioritize responsibilities in order to achieve work objectives.

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

1. Experience as the Director of a child care centre;
2. Formal education in early childhood care, child development, and education programming;
3. Knowledge of the administration of non-profit organizations and an understanding of board dynamics;
4. 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:

1. Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
2. Paid vacation, earned days off (EDO), and other types of leave (parental, family/personal, sick leave);
3. Inclusive work environments;
4. Advancement opportunities.

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.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a criminal record check and show proof of a valid driver’s license.

Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below:

Diversity Groups: Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities

Hours of Work: B - SGEU Field 37.33 - one day off every three weeks