Program Administration Associate

PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates programs in more than 240 schools providing before and after school care. PLASP also operates over 32 full-day early learning and child care centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.

PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.

The Program Administration Associate reports directly to the Manager, Program Administration and Support Services, and assumes a crucial role in supporting the PLASP licensed child care programs in maintaining Ministry of Education compliance and operational efficiency.

THE POSITION INVOLVES…

The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:

• Tracking, sorting and filing completed bi-weekly timsesheets
• Acting as an integral liaison between Managers, other departments and community partners
• Monitoring, organizing, and filing all necessary program documentation
• Responsible for printing and distributing all required information for licensed child care programs
• Preparing agendas and minutes, and coordinating meetings
• Scheduling required program maintenance and / or repairs are scheduled
• Submitting children’s immunization records for licensed child care programs in the Region of Peel
• Completing requisition form requests for licensed child care programs, and providing assistance in placing orders for program supplies
• Maintaining and reviewing the upkeep of all document administration (paper or digital) for licensed child care programs
• Updating and maintaining digital records of approved evacuation site letters and information on blueprints for licensed child care programs
• Compiling and overseeing essential printer files and spreadsheets for licensed child care programs
• Acting as a liaison between the Communications Department and the Program Department for all printing needs
• Providing assistance with additional support tasks as assigned

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE…

• A Post Secondary Education with a focus on Business is an asset
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Administrative Assistant
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong computer, applications and database management skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills

PLASP OFFERS...

• A positive and supportive working environment
• Growth and learning opportunities
• A competitive total compensation package including Health and Dental benefits
• A competitive vacation package
• An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children
• Hybrid work model that embraces both on-site and remote work to support each team’s core priorities.

HOW TO APPLY…

If you have the required qualifications for this position and wish to apply, please submit your application through PLASP’s Career page at Careers - PLASP. Click on “Apply for this Position” on the top right-hand side of this page. We welcome all applicants to send in their resumes and cover letters for consideration by February 20, 2024.

PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Please visit www.plasp.com for more employment information.

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