Senior Program Funding Analyst

Senior Program Funding Analyst

Human Services – Early Years and Child Care Services

Status: 1 Contract Full Time - 13 months 

Salary Range: $89,469 to $111,834 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits) 

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

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

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Who we are: Through a collaborative and evidence-based approach, 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.

The Role: You will provide expert guidance and advice on the development and implementation of funding programs, policies and processes for the Early Years and Child Care Services (EYCCS) system in Peel.

What you will do in this role:

• Lead oversight through a system lens of ELCC funding distribution, and reconciliation processes for licensed childcare providers and related agencies in Peel
• Lead analytical work on the development of a longer-term funding model that builds flexibility between all ELCC funding categories while focusing on developing a General Operating Grant
• Develop innovative program requirements, application processes and guidelines, reporting protocols and risk management frameworks appropriate to various types of funding programs.
• Oversee ELCC program expenditures to ensure they are aligned with program requirements and expected outcomes
• Prepare information for annual budget submissions and ensure program policies and procedures are consistent with Provincial and Regional policy and funding administration guidelines
• Perform data analytics and develop integrated system metrics to support service system management of ELCC sector in Peel
• Coordinate Service Agreement revisions with Integrated Business Support Division to support funding changes and updated program requirements
• Assess the relevance of the various tools, processes, methodologies and reporting practices for ELCC funding in Peel and recommend and implement changes as necessary to reflect the changing landscaping of the ELCC system in Peel
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for the annual operating budgets and Education Finance Information System (EFIS) reporting to the province ensuring consistency with provincial and regional funding policies and guidelines
• Provide strategic financial and business practices expertise, consultation and advisory services to Human Services, that will assist in decision-making and resolution on financial and operational issues
• Monitor service provision and ensure that funded ELCC agencies are in compliance with program requirements and other similar agreements, standards, guidelines and relevant legislation/regulations
• Identify service providers that require additional business support. Work with providers, appropriate agencies, and relevant Human Services divisions to remedy service provision concerns and to ensure contract/program compliance in a politically sensitive environment.
• Conduct research for special projects
• Interpret and analyze information in order to provide recommendations
• Prepare reports and financial analysis required for Council reports
• Assist the divisional management team by providing advice, training and/or guidance to staff in the section
• Collaborate with internal partners to support program requirements
• Liaise with senior staff in the Corporate Financial Services Unit on financial analysis and reporting issues and projects

What the role requires:

• A university degree/diploma in Finance, Business, Math, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field with at least five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience including at least two years of experience in an analyst role
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and other data analysis tools (MS Access, Power BI, etc.).
• Experience with auditing and report writing
• Experience with applied research, policy analysis, organizational learning, program design and evaluation
• Advanced knowledge of funding distribution, budgeting and costing
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
   

Skills/Abilities: 

• Effective analytical, math and critical thinking skills
• Excellent project management 
• Effective problem-solving skills and able to identify and respond quickly to emerging issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex ideas and present data
• Uses advanced communications and tact to assess and interpret the varying ideas, opinions and information from internal and external partners
• Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking and initiative and a “self-starting” attitude to initiate projects
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have: 

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation 
• Familiarity with Ontario Child Care Management System (OCCMS) and Education Financial Information System EFIS systems is an asset
• Knowledge of Early Years and Child Care funding programs
• Working knowledge of human services and early learning and child care and funding approaches in these areas

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 up to 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 (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

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.    

Assessment: There will be an Assessment to be completed as part of the recruitment process. All communication will be sent to the email address attached to your application submission.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.  

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.