Early Learning and Child Care Consultant

at  Government of Saskatchewan

Early Learning and Child Care Consultant - CON002891
Employment Type: Expression of Interest for SGEU Term less than 9 months
Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry: 005 Education
Salary Range: $30.329-$38.009 Hourly
Grade: SGEU.08.
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 foundationally 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.

Child Care Operations is seeking one term Early Learning and Child Care Consultant in Regina, expiring in September 2025. Consultants play an integral role in advancing the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. 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;
• 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 strong verbal and written communicator who is able to:

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse group of people;

• Effectively mediate and negotiate solutions with various stakeholder groups;
• Identify needs and issues and determine an appropriate course of action to address concerns; and,
• Independently plan and prioritize responsibilities to achieve work objectives.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required in this position would be acquired through:

• Experience as the Centre 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.

• Developing, licensing, and monitoring child care services;
• Supporting parents and caregivers;
• Assisting community groups and individuals to meet their child care needs;
• Ensuring information about early childhood care and education is available to the public; and,
• Enforcing The Child Care Act and The Child Care Regulations