Manager of Directly Operated Programmes (County of Wellington)

Social Services Department
Children’s Early Years Division
  

The Manager of Directly Operated Programmes reports to the Director of Children’s Early Years and is responsible for overseeing all licensed child care programmes that are directly operated by the Corporation of the County of Wellington. This position is responsible for ensuring that the highest level of quality beyond legislative requirements is maintained at all times across all Directly Operated licensed child care programmes. This includes ensuring legislative compliance, consistency in philosophical approach for early learning and child care, policies and procedures, curriculum, programme evaluation and administrative documents. This position is responsible for staff recruitment, training, team building, performance management, and providing leadership in child care initiatives. Duties include but are not limited to administrative and financial duties, liaising with community agencies and committees, building tenants and contractors, and adhering to the College of ECE’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
 

The minimum qualifications for this position include:

• Four year university degree in Child Studies, Early Childhood Education, or a related discipline.
• Must be a Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing.
• Minimum five years of experience or equivalent in a supervisory capacity overseeing all aspects of a licensed child care centre.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation governing all areas of Child Care Services.
• Ability to complete reports and documents and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, presentation and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build and sustain positive professional working relationships.
• Ability to lead, support and mentor staff to promote a healthy working environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to forecast potential issues and create mitigation strategies to avoid or effectively address issues.
• Ability to quickly and effectively respond to service delivery changes.
• Excellent knowledge of computers, software, programme and databases.

 
This position offers a comprehensive benefit package and a salary range of: $86,850.40 to $101,574.20 (2021 Non-Union Compensation Grid), based on a 35 hour work week. 
 
Visit our website at: www.wellington.ca
 
Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, clearly marked Posting #091-21 by Thursday, July 8  at 4:00 pm.
 
ATTENTION:  HR DEPARTMENT, County of Wellington Administration Centre, 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph ON N1H 3T9.  E: careers@wellington.ca or F: 519.837.8882. Please respond by one method of application only. No phone calls please. Personal information in relation to the recruitment and hiring process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
 
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities is available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.