• An excellent opportunity to expand your career in a government organization
• Receive a competitive $62,280-$83,073 salary, based on experience
• Enjoy amazing perks, including generous benefits and a hybrid work model

About the County of Simcoe

Continually recognized as one of the region’s top employers, the County of Simcoe offers a competitive salary, full pension, benefits and perks, and opportunities for career advancement, while living, working, and playing in one of Ontario’s most beautiful and diverse regions. 

Our continuous improvement culture ensures that we always find ways to enhance the work environment for our team. We are always improving our processes and procedures, programs, and systems, and encourage a culture of continuous learning and development for all employees. Join the team at Simcoe County and build a career in a progressive and collaborative organization that is committed to your development and well-being.

To learn more about us, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

The County of Simcoe currently has an opportunity for a Compliance Analyst - Early Learning & Child Care to join our team in our Barrie, ON satellite office on a full-time basis. This role has a flexible hybrid model that includes up to 2 days per week working from home.

As a Compliance Analyst, you will work actively alongside licensed child care operators through both on-site visits and remote communication, to support ongoing funding compliance. 

Under the guidance and direction of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for informing the development of procedures, processes, and tools to support compliance-related activities and decision-making. Your essential responsibilities in this role will include, but are not limited to: 

• Developing and nurturing positive relationships with local, licensed child care operators
• Continuously expanding your understanding of relevant provincial funding guidelines and policies
• Supporting licensed child care operators to ensure understanding, compliance, and financial accountability
• Undertaking critical review and analysis of operator applications, through a risk-management perspective
• Creating and updating effective administrative systems and procedures for tracking compliance status of individual operators
• Recommending changes to policies and procedures to increase productivity and data collection

More About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will need a 2-year Early Childhood Education Diploma or similar post-secondary education, along with a minimum 5 years of progressive experience in early learning and childcare, or a compliance position related to child care. Your previous work will also include significant financial/treasury experience within the early learning and child care fields.

For this role, you will also need a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle, and you must have a clear Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Our ideal candidate will join us with:

• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act 2014
• Working knowledge of accounting, business practices, administration, and financial compliance 
• An understanding of research, data analysis, and evaluation concepts
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and perform presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to interpret provincial or other governmental guidelines and directives
• Project Management experience (asset)

As our ideal candidate, you have the interpersonal and collaboration skills required to nurture and manage relationships with licensed child care operators throughout the county. You are organized and thrive in an environment where continuous learning is required. Most importantly, you make all decisions with the customer in mind, and act with integrity and confidentiality at all times.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will be rewarded with a competitive $62,280-$83,073 salary based on skills and experience, along with a wide range of excellent benefits, including:

• Benefit premiums 100% covered by employer and starting from day 1 of work!
• Extended health, vision, and dental
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Annual health spending account
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 2 float days per year
• Department team-building events
• Tuition reimbursement program and external training opportunities
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Flexible work environment with hybrid work model

If you love to work amongst genuine, supportive people who are passionate about improving your community, we would love to hear from you - Apply Today!

The County of Simcoe is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment. All offers of employment are conditional upon presentation of any required documents applicable to the job including a COVID-19 Vaccine Receipt or Certificate showing fully vaccinated status. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations will be provided to candidates who are unable to be vaccinated for verified medical reasons or under such other grounds as may be protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code.