Child Care Licensing Officer - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 27536Ministry: Children’s ServicesLocation: Edmonton, Calgary, South (Medicine Hat, Lethbridge), Central (Camrose, Red Deer) and North (Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, High Prairie, Lac la Biche, Whitecourt, Barrhead).Full or Part-Time: Full Time & Part-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: Regular and TemporaryScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: May 4, 2022Classification: Human Services Worker 4About UsA successful society is defined by its people and the opportunities available for them to fully and actively participate in all aspects of life and provide for themselves and/or their families. The Ministry of Children’s Services focuses on early intervention, child development and delivering supports and services to children, youth and families. It works to ensure that children in Alberta have the tools they need to thrive in healthy families and communities. You can be part of helping us make a difference! To find out more about our work visit:RoleAre you passionate about Early Childhood Education and Development If so, we have an opportunity for you! The Child Care and Youth Services Division is currently seeking Licensing Officers to join their team across the province.Using a strength based approach, as a Licensing Officer you will license and monitor childcare programs, enforcing the Early Learning Child Care Act & Regulations, in the province of Alberta. You will be responsible for determining compliance pertaining to the administration and operation of Facility-based Programs such as Day Cares, Out of School Cares, Preschools, Group Family Child Care, and Innovative Child Care. You will also use your expertise to determine compliance for the Alberta Family Day Home Standards for Contracted Family Day Home Agencies and approved Family Day Home Providers as well.Putting your well-honed assessment skills to the test you will use your knowledge and critical thinking skills to make recommendations regarding licenses and determine enforcement actions for facilities while working with considerable independence.Strong communicator, engagement specialist, organizer and coaching are the key attributes to your success in this role. Your days will be spent consulting and sharing your in-depth knowledge of Early Childhood Development with programs to educate on the purpose and intent of government legislation and policies to provide inclusive, quality child care to Albertans. Your collaborative approach and creative problem solving skills will be valuable as you work alongside programs, stakeholders and colleagues to build a strong child care community.If this opportunity sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply!QualificationsRequired:

• Related university degree in Early Childhood Education or related human service field and 2 years related experience in an early childhood setting is required.

• Clearly outlined knowledge of Early Childhood Development, the Child Care Licensing Act and Child Care Licensing Regulation and the Alberta Family Day Home Standards.

• Excellent writing and documentation skills are critical to the role (written skills will be assessed as part of the screening)

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office

• Knowledge of community resources

• An awareness of diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism.

Assets:

• Experience leading a childcare program (as a supervisor or team lead) will be considered an asset

Equivalencies will be considered as follows - related diploma and 3 years related experience; OR related certificate and 4 years related experience.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. The link below will assist you with understanding competenciesSalary$2,422.94 – $3,136.00 bi-weeklyNotes5 permanent full-time positions, 1 permanent part –time position and 2 temporary full time positions (November 2022 end date)Hours of work are Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week (full-time) ; 18.13hrs per week – (part-time)The successful candidate is expected to be located in one of the offices in the province, such as Edmonton, Calgary, South (Medicine Hat, Lethbridge), Central (Camrose, Red Deer) and North (Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, High Prairie, Lac la Biche, Whitecourt, Barrhead). Relocation expenses will not be covered.Role Requirements:

• You carry a valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Flexibility to travel within assigned location and surrounding areas is required.
• Successful applicants who possess a BSW, MSW, or Diploma in Social Work from an Alberta College will be required to maintain registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
• The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic check, intervention record check and provide a suitable security screening. We will accept Criminal Records Check (CRC) that includes Vulnerable Sector that have been completed within the last 6 months.

Application Requirements:As part of the application process, you are required to:

• Complete all pre-screen questions
• A cover letter outlining why you are applying to this role and how your experience relates to the qualifications is required.

Not providing or completing any of the above requirements will result in a delay of your application proceeding further.Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)-Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Lori Casey, TAS Administrator at Lori.Casey@gov.ab.caIf this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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