The Ministry of Education provides leadership and direction to Saskatchewan’s education, early years, library and literacy sectors. The ministry is committed to providing equitable and inclusive education, early years and library systems that benefit all learners. It fundamentally places Indigenous knowledge systems, cultures and languages within structures, policies, and curricula. The Ministry of Education is advancing reconciliation with early years, Prekindergarten to Grade 12, library, and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit partners by acknowledging our shared history to build a brighter future together.
The Early Years Branch Child Care Operations is hiring a full-time permanent Early Learning and Child Care Consultant. Located in Yorkton, this position will play an integral role in advancing the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement in Saskatchewan. Reporting to the Program Manager for the central region, this position will be responsible for:
- Developing, licensing, and monitoring child care services;
- Supporting parents and caregivers;
- Assisting community groups and individuals to meet their child care needs;
- Actively working towards the recruitment and retention of new licensed family child care providers in the area;
- Ensuring information about early childhood care and education is available to the public; and,
- Enforcing The Child Care Act and The Child Care Regulations.
To be successful in this position, you will be a skilled verbal and written communicator who is able to:
- Establish and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse group of people;
- Effectively mediate and negotiate solutions with various stakeholder groups in a diplomatic manner;
- Identify needs and issues and determine an appropriate course of action to address concerns; and,
- Independently plan and prioritize responsibilities in order to achieve work objectives.
Typically, the knowledge and experience required in this position would be acquired through:
- Experience as the Director of a child care centre;
- Formal education in early childhood care, child development, and programming;
- Knowledge of the administration of non-profit organizations and an understanding of board dynamics; and,
- An equivalent amount of related education and experience will also be considered.
A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are necessary as intra-city and provincial travel, as well as overnight stays, are required.
What we offer:
- Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals
- A competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension
- Paid vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave)
- Inclusive work environments
- Advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
The Ministry of Education is committed to the success and well-being of all Saskatchewan children and learners and the enhancement of literacy for all Saskatchewan people. We provide leadership and direction to many sectors, including early learning and child care, Kindergarten through Grade 12 education, literacy, and the provincial network of libraries.
The Government of Saskatchewan provides an environment that upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence, and Innovation, and Acting as One Team. Bilingualism is considered an asset when working within the Ministry of Education. We are committed to workplace diversity. Preference is given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in the “diversity groups” below:
- Aboriginal persons
- Persons with disabilities
The successful candidate will be required to submit a criminal record check and show proof of a valid driver’s license.
To learn more about the Ministry of Education, please visit our website: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/ministries/education
