EDUC O 27R – Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator

Job title: EDUC O 27R – Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator

Company: BC Public Service

Job description: Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
Education Officer R27

An eligibility list may be established.

An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional

The Early Childhood Educator Registry (Registry) is the legislated authority responsible for the certification of Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and ECE Assistants, the investigation of complaints regarding the competence and conduct of ECEs and ECE Assistants and the assessment and recommended approval of post-secondary early childhood education programs in British Columbia (BC).

The ECE Program Coordinator is responsible for the development of ECE curriculum and resources in post-secondary education programs across the province; development of policies, procedures and standards regarding ECE programs offered; supporting the Ministry’s strategic priority through the development and implementation of occupational competencies; and leading ECE Program Analysts responsible for the review of post-secondary early childhood education programs and assessment of individual applications for certification.

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Joanne.Murrell@gov.bc.ca DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.

Two years related experience in all the following:

• Supervising, leading and mentoring staff
• Developing and evaluating standards, policies and curriculum
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders
• Working in early care and learning sector
• Experience managing projects and leading project teams
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH:

• Valid Early Childhood Educator certification in BC (or eligibility to hold).
• Experience in national and international post-secondary program assessment and evaluation.
• Experience working in professional regulation and/or regulatory role; monitoring compliance and taking enforcement action.

Provisos:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC class 5 driver’s license.
• May be required to use own vehicle, with appropriate insurance coverage, on an expense account basis.
• Travel throughout the Province is required for this position. Frequency of travel will be dependent upon circumstances.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.

Expected salary:

Location: Victoria, BC

Job date: Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:07:05 GMT