Director - Early Learning and Child Care

at  Yukon Government

THIS COMPETITION IS TO FILL 1 PERMANENT POSITION, WORKING 75 HOURS BIWEEKLY.

Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government!
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.
Our department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.
The Director of Early Learning and Child Care provides leadership for Early Learning and Child Care across the territory. This includes direction regarding the integration and implementation of Early Learning and Child Care within the Department of Education, ensuring efficient and effective planning, development, implementation and evaluation of legislation, standards, policies, programs, strategies and budgets for the branch. This position ensures establishment of processes to effectively monitor and maintain financial, human and physical resources of the branch. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring that the policies, programs and service delivery support legislative requirements, meet client’s needs, are culturally appropriate, resource effective and contribute towards the wellness of Yukoners.
You can learn more about salary, terms, and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our website.
If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!

IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your application. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit, we encourage you to review the resource page on Yukon.ca.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Senior leadership experience with leading and motivating high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating large scale projects and programs that include a large financial component in a government setting
• Experience communicating and successfully influencing across a broad spectrum of stakeholder groups
• Experience managing human and financial resources in a complex and changing environment, preferably in a government setting which includes managing funding agreements such as transfer payments
  Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Thinking Strategically
• Developing People
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics

• Taking action and Achieving resultsLeading change and innovation

• For more information about this position, please contact: Ashley Kayseas, ADM of Policy and Partnershipsat Ashley.Kayseas@yukon.ca
  If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Kiranpreet Kaur, HR Consultant at Kiranpreet.Kaur@yukon.ca

For more information about how a career with the Yukon government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the lives of Yukoners, we encourage you to click the links below!

• Benefits and leave
• Flexible working
• Learning and development
• Diversity and inclusion
• Health and wellbeing
• Terms of employment

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Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
15 November 2024
Close Date
28 November 202

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Thinking Strategically
• Developing People
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Taking action and Achieving resultsLeading change and innovatio