Early Years Advisor - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to provide leadership and direction in program and policy development to support children and families in Ontario Consider the role of Early Years Advisor with the Ministry of Education where you will work closely with partners and stakeholders to develop and implement the long-term vision for early learning in Ontario.Successful candidates may work from one of the following locations: 315 Front Street West, Toronto, 615 James Street South, Thunder Bay, 217 York St, London, 20 Bell Farm Road, Barrie, 347 Preston Street, Ottawa, 159 Cedar Street, Sudbury, 621 Main Street West, North Bay.Note: Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours and telework (remote work) may be considered.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, planning, coordination, and specialized early years expertise in the development of programs, guidelines, supports and resources
• Coordinate the development and roll-out of province-wide implementation plans and monitoring strategies
• Evaluate the effectiveness of field support to stakeholders and adherence to policy and guidelines
• Develop and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders to provide guidance, direction, and policy interpretation
• Lead research projects to gather, analyze, and synthesize trends in other jurisdictions impacting policies and programs to support your recommendations (e.g., funding models, service delivery options, etc.)
• Provide input and expertise, through participation on internal working groups, to ministry policy and program development

How do I qualifyMandatory

• You may occasionally travel throughout the regional service area, including areas not serviced by public transit.
• For the Bilingual Position Only: You are proficient in English as well as verbal French at the Superior level and written French at Advanced level.

Program Development Skills:

• You have knowledge of early learning theory and practices to provide expertise in program development and advice in the planning, evaluation and management of programs.
• You understand community development and social theory as it relates to early years.
• You have experience planning and coordinating the development and roll out of province wide implementation plans, programs, guidelines, and resources related to Early Years policy and program initiatives.
• You have experience applying policy and program development principles to development of early years and child care programs.
• You have policy/program evaluation techniques to develop performance measures and assess the effectiveness of new or changed policies/programs.

Consulting and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have interpersonal, consultation and relationship management skills to work with multiple stakeholder groups and delivery partners.
• You have advisory skills to articulate key issues, explain critical analysis, and make recommendations.
• You have consultation skills to provide policy/program clarification to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and policies.

Leadership and Coordination Skills:

• You can lead and coordinate inter-jurisdictional research projects/studies.
• You can provide project leadership and advice to colleagues and project teams.

Analytical and Strategic Thinking Skills:

• You have demonstrated systems thinking and strategic awareness to identify linkages across issues to ensure different perspectives are reflected in responses to issues and program communications.
• You can lead and conduct projects/studies, trends analysis, and environmental scans.
• You have experience analyzing and synthesizing information drawn from disparate sources to identify appropriate recommendations and strategies.

Communication Skills:

• You have excellent written and oral communication skills to clarify program requirements and respond to inquiries
• You can prepare and present a range of correspondence, briefing notes and background analyses for senior management.
• You can develop clear strategic communication plans and resource materials

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Bilingual Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 347 Preston St, Ottawa, East Region or 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 159 Cedar St, Sudbury, North Region or 621 Main St W, North Bay, North Region or 217 York St, London, West Region or 20 Bell Farm Rd, Barrie, Central Region
• 3 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 347 Preston St, Ottawa, East Region or 159 Cedar St, Sudbury, North Region or 621 Main St W, North Bay, North Region or 217 York St, London, West Region or 20 Bell Farm Rd, Barrie, Central Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of OntarioUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Education and TrainingPosted on: Tuesday, November 1, 2022Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• T-EU-184038/22(2)

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