Acting Daycare Manager

Acting Daycare Manager

We are currently recruiting for an Acting Daycare Manager. This is a one-year contract position with the possibility of permanency. This role is 35 hours per week.

The Acting Daycare Manager will provide overall management and leadership of the day-to-day operations of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Day Care – Mindiwin Manido. This role is responsible for maintaining the development, recommendation, and administration of policies of Mindiwin Manido operations and meeting the minimum standards for childcare center licensing laws.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, maintains, and oversees operations of the Mindiwin Manido
• Assists with the childcare development program to ensure the well-being and learning objectives of children are met
• Prepares reports for the Ontario Ministry of Education and College for licensing to ensure the safety and well-being of all children at Mindiwin Mandio.
• Provides statistical, financial, progress, and other reports required by funding agencies and the Executive Director
• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates the strategic plans and annualized work plans for Mindiwin Mandio
• Ensure traditional Algonquin language and culture are directed and implemented

For a full job description please email hrassistant@pikwakanagan.ca

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, business or a related field of study, with two years of experience in a management or supervisory role, or
• Post-secondary diploma in education, social work, business, or related field with three years of experience in a management or supervisory role, or
• Experience working in a childcare setting or educational environment

Conditions of Employment:

• An acceptable criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• Certificate of medical health by a physician and complete record of immunization
• Current First Aid and CPR Level C certification
• Cultural awareness training

Please include Acting Daycare Manager in the subject line of your email. Please allow 24 hours to receive a confirmed receipt of your application submission should you apply by email.

What we offer:

• Pension plan
• Paid sick days
• 4% vacation pay
• Holiday shutdown
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone recognition

Application Procedure:

Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three professional references.

Screening Procedure:

Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor’s immediate family. The best-qualified candidate will be defined and determined to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

• the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
• the qualified indigenous person; then to,
• the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews:

Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview and assessment purposes of the five most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian society. We therefore encourage women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned employment equity designated groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Email: hr@pikwakanagan.ca
Website: www.pikwakanagan.ca