Manager of Licensing and Child Care

Job Duties/Competencies:
• Schedule licensing timelines for project management on builds;
• Conduct site visits as required, attend all build meetings and report on build progress;
• Develop ELCC Child Care policies and procedures;
• Develop, implement and maintain procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiencies;
• Administer and coordinate ELCC programming activities for the department in a cost efficient and effective manner;
• Prepare and over budgets;
• Manage and report on all contract financials, ensuring that service providers operate within approved budget allocation, guidelines, and contract parameters;
• Ensure Child Care Centre Licensing Requirements are in accordance with Provincial Regulations.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant field; ECE III Diploma in Childhood Education; equivalent experience and training may be considered;
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Licensing Manager, Provincial Coordinator or relevant Management role with demonstrated ability to deliver programs and services;
• Experience in preparing funding proposals for social service projects and programs;
• Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping and reporting
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Experience working with boards and/or committees is preferred;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.