Executive Regional Manager, Child Care

Job Description

Join the YMCA SWO Children's Educational Services Team!

Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.

Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.

Position: Executive Regional Manager, Children's Educational Services

Summary: The Executive Regional Manager reports to the Vice President of Children’s Educational Services (CES). The position includes direct line supervision of the operations Regional Managers and carries regional responsibility for licensed early year programs, unlicensed before and after school programs, and may include Early ON and Family Centres.

In this role, you will:

• Provide direct coaching and supervision to assigned Regional Managers (RMs)
• Contribute to the planning and the achievement of strategic outcomes, bringing insight into factors affecting Child Care operations
• Ensure a current succession plan and career pathways are created
• Ensure the development and implementation of employee engagement strategies for your region
• Ensure the health and safety of all employees within your region
• Provide leadership for all employee development in CES to enhance the attraction and retention of quality employees
• Be accountable for the delivery of high-quality care in your region in accordance with legislative requirements, YMCA policies, and best practices
• Oversee the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and reporting to our municipal funders as required for your region
• Work alongside government and community partners to increase understanding of challenges and factors impacting children and families
• Advocate for required investment in compensation to ensure competitive position in the labour market

Education & Skills Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in a related field
• Minimum 5 years of second level leadership experience in complex and multi-site operations
• Deep knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years’ Act, 2014, and provincial and municipal guidelines related to childcare operations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong change management skills and the ability to build a collaborative team culture
• High emotional intelligence
• Proficient in Excel and good working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Training and experience in financial management including budget preparation
• Must provide a current criminal record check as per the Association’s policy
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

To Apply:

• Include in your submission your specialized experience, and why you are the best candidate for this role.
• The job posting deadline closes at midnight on April 20, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.