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SalaryREGULAR FULL TIME
Early Years Specialist
Posting # SS2024-001
$31.64- $37.78 per hour
MANDATE:
Reporting to the Children’s Services Manager, the successful incumbent will work
collaboratively with early year’s services and community partners in a range of services.
They will provide support and leadership, building strong services for families and
children in our communities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum two year post-secondary education in Early Childhood Development and/or
Early Childhood Education. 1 - 2 years’ experience working in the children’s services
sector. Strong knowledge of applicable legislation (Ontario Child Care and Early Years
Act, Licensing and Ministry’s vision and directives with proven experience in community
development and service planning). Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning
Happen, Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, Early Years Framework, knowledge of
programming and research on early child development and quality assurance
experiences and best practices. RECE with the College of Early Childhood Educators, in
good standing, is an asset. Experience and/or understanding of the role as a system
manager for Early Years and Family Support programs. Project management,
demonstration of consultative skills, community development, creativity and ingenuity are
required to developing strategies and providing recommendations. Computer proficiency
in MS Office suite of applications and quick adaptation to new databases. Verbal and
written French skills are definite assets.
This position is evaluated at Level 8 ($31.64- $37.78 per hour) 2024 O.P.S.E.U. Salary
Grid. 35 hours weekly.
What we offer: Competitive compensation, alternate work arrangements, extended
healthcare coverage, dental and vison care, disability insurance, life and
dependent life insurance, Ontario Municipal Employers Retirement System
(OMERS) pension plan, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), wellness promotion
account, training, and development opportunities.
The Lanark County employee slogan is “Working Together to Achieve Greatness.” If you
embrace this ideal and you meet the position qualifications outlined above, we look
forward to receiving a detailed résumé no later than Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Lanark County Administration Building, Human Resources, 99 Christie Lake Road,
PERTH, ON, K7H 3C6; Fax #:613-267-2539; email: ssjobs@lanarkcounty.ca
When emailing your application, please ensure your cover letter, résumé and any
other related documents are submitted in one file preferably MSWord (.doc or
.docx) or Adobe (.pdf). Email subject line should include your “name” and job posting
number “SS2024-001” (example: Jane/John Doe SS2024-001).
Lanark County is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity,
equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an
inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the County's
goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let
us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and
equally during the recruitment and selection process.
We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview
will be acknowledged.
Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of
the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine
qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be
directed to the Human Resources Department at the address indicated above.
