Supervisor, Program Funding and Administration 

Human Services- Early Years and Child Care 

Status: Contract Full Time; 18 Month Duration

Salary Range: $100,172 to $125,213 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable) 

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Who we are:  Early Years and Child Care Services (EYCCS) plans, oversees, funds and manages a wide range of services intended to help families and children in Peel access safe and affordable child care and receive the supports they need to thrive. As the region’s service system manager, our goal is to shape an inclusive, accessible, affordable, high-quality and accountable early years and child care system that supports parental choice and promotes child growth and development, making Peel a community for life.

Reports to: Manager, Early Years System

Team Size: In this role you will Supervise a team of 6 Analysts.

What you will do in this role:  

• You will lead a team responsible for Early Years and Child Care (EYCC) Funding and Program administration. This work will focus on planning, distributing and managing all EYCC funding, including the Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care (CWELCC) and child care subsidy.
• You will directly supervise staff through a variety of activities including coaching, motivating, developing job objectives, managing performance, change management, assigning/delegating work and ensuring quality and service standards are met.
• Your team will administer and make recommendations regarding EYCC funding programs and services and implement accountability mechanisms and support compliance with service agreements. Through this work, you will lead and supervise all aspects of funding program analysis and distribution as well as develop implementation strategies and processes to support compliance functions related to EYCC service system management.
• In leading this work, you will make recommendations to the Manager regarding the implementation of EYCC funds that align with both local and  provincial direction, policies and reporting guidelines. This will support implementation of funding delivery models and funding programs while ensuring contracts are accurate and reflect appropriate funding and outcome measures.
• With strong analytical skills you will oversee the accurate collection of data from a variety of critical and complex funding streams and develop priorities for funding allocation approvals that meet local and provincial direction.

What the role requires: 

• University Degree in business or public administration with at least 5 years of job related experience in Human Services program funding or related field 
• At least three years of supervisory/leadership experience
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with a strong focus on program funding oversight and administration.
• Excellent computer skills in using financial spreadsheet software at the advanced level
• Solid knowledge of legislation that directs and supports the delivery of Child Care programs and services (Child Care and Early Years Act , Education Act, the Child and Family Services Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
• Strong contract administration skills
• Comprehensive understanding of IT project management, including the ability to communicate complex technical requirements into clear language for non-technical audiences and project team members. 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills with applied knowledge of project management and change management methodologies
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written with proven ability to facilitate to various audiences
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:  

• Experience/familiarity with project management 
• Experience/familiarity within information technology 

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date  
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays 
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources 

Work Mode & Job Location: 
In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.
The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.