Quality Assurance Monitor
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
1-year contract with possibility of renewal
OPEN
Fredericton Region

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The Early Learning and Childcare Services team is responsible for the licensing and monitoring of licensed early learning and childcare facilities as well as investigations of licensed early learning and childcare facilities and unlicensed operators.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is seeking an individual to join the Early Learning and Childcare Services branch in the Fredericton region, in the position of Quality Assurance Monitor.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Manager of Early Learning and Childcare, the main responsibilities of this position will be to monitor compliance and support early learning and childcare facilities in achieving and exceeding requirements of the Early Childhood Services Act and Licensing Regulation, with the objective of ensuring the safety, security and well-being of children in care and enhancing quality of services.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide guidance and assistance to applicants at initial licensing and operators at annual renewal.
• Conduct unannounced, on-site monitoring inspections of early learning and childcare facilities.
• Collaborate with operators, educators and Early Learning Consultants.
• Provide support to investigations which includes making recommendation to the Early Learning and Childcare Investigator/Inspector and Manager.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with partners and stakeholders including the Departments of Social Development, Justice and Public Safety, early learning and childcare operators, parents and municipalities.
• Maintain records.
• Liaise with departmental consultants.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Work environment:

• Office location: Marysville Place, Fredericton.
• Consists of field work within the Fredericton region.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30, although some work outside these hours may be required.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

Who you are:

You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to problem-solve creatively and to think on your feet. You are organized and strive for high degree of accuracy and thoroughness. You have a respect for safety, you treat people in a polite and professional manner being courteous and always showing kindness.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Need to have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Social Sciences or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years related experience, where (2) years should be in early childhood; including interpretation and reinforcement of legislation.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in Englishis required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Nice to have:

• Interpretation and reinforcement of legislation and/or conducting inspections.
• Experience and knowledge in early childhood programs and services.
• Certificate of Completion - NB Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum Framework.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Judgment
• Developing Others
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Organizational Commitment
• Results Orientation
• Relationship and Network Building

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of applicable legislation and the department's policies and practices
• Knowledge of conflict management practices
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to use office technologies, software and applications

Operational requirements:

• Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick is also required and own use of transportation.
• Travel within the province.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Wage:
$53,456 to $74,776 annually.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community.
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.

How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca by January 2, 2023, indicating competition number 22-2000-C66. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
Telephone: 1-506-444-4909

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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