Inspector, Government, Government Administration

1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 18 months, with possibility of extension

Job code:

05516 - Program Adv, Early Childhood Ed

$1,444.55 - $1,771.45 Per week
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Consider a rewarding career with the Ministry of Education and join us in making a difference in early years child care in Ontario!
Are you interested in making a difference in providing regulatory oversight to Ontario's expanding licensed child care sector? Do you have experience interpreting and applying various legislation, standards and/or policies? Do you have ideas in helping us achieve our modern regulator principles? The Child Care Branch is seeking motivated and experienced individuals to provide guidance, ensure licensees comply with regulatory requirements, and build relationships with licensed child care providers across Ontario.

NOTE:

Frequent travel is required, as this position provides services across the City of Toronto and York Region. The office is in Newmarket.

About the job

Conduct site visits to inspect and assess compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and ministry policies

Identify and address immediate health and safety concerns

Analyze licensing issues, including the use of data analytics, make recommendations for corrective action and best practices to enhance the quality of care where appropriate

Build relationships by providing information, guidance, and advice related to licensing requirements and program resources

Liaise with various community agencies and stakeholders

Follow-up on complaints and serious occurrences and facilitate issues resolution

Participate in compliance and enforcement action, where applicable

Participate on projects and project committees

Other duties, as assigned, in helping us meet our modern regulator objectives

Mandatory requirements

A valid Class G Ontario's Driver's Licence or equivalent to travel throughout the service area (City of Toronto and York Region) on a regular basis and within the province, as required.

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

You have demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, standards, and/or policies in order to provide advice on and ensure compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and other relevant authorities (fire and health regulations, Ministry policies, etc.) within a modern regulator context

Understanding of child development theories/practices and early years education/programming including special needs in order to inspect and provide advisory services to licensed child care providers

Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

You are able to take risk-based approaches to assess and evaluate services/programs provided by child care operations against legislative requirements

You can conduct inspections and investigate complaints from the public

You are able to make recommendations on licensing, renewals, approval of new programs, compliance/enforcement action, and licensing revocation of operations

You can effectively manage caseloads by taking risk-based approaches and using data analytics

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You are able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders (i.e. child care providers, community agencies, fire departments, public health, building inspectors, ministry staff, the general public, etc.)

You have demonstrated competencies in connecting and building rapport with diverse clients/stakeholders with varied backgrounds and needs

You can explain and provide advice on licensing requirements and legislation/regulations

You are able to influence and encourage compliance by applying progressive compliance tools and activities, including education and awareness

You have presentation skills to conduct community information sessions

You have written communication skills to prepare clear and concise reports on licensing recommendation and inspection findings and proposed compliance actions

You can prepare accurate licensing documents, draft communications to agencies, licensees, and the public

Computer Skills

You are able to use portable technology while conducting on-site inspections

You can use a variety of software (i.e. email, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, etc.) and access databases and use analytics in guiding compliance activities

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