Child Care Licensing Officer

Job Information
Job Title: Child Care Licensing Officer 
Job Requisition ID: 65202
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Camrose, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Calgary, Grande Prairie
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (until June 2026)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 15, 2025
Classification: Human Services Worker 4
Salary: $2,514.93 to $3,255.07 bi-weekly ($65,639 - $84,957/year)

​​​​​​​The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
 

For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx. 
 

Ministry of Jobs, Economy, and Trade
 

Each day in Alberta, more than two million people go to work and fuel Alberta's economic engine. The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development provides supports to meet the needs of both employees and employers. The ministry protects workers’ rights by regulating Alberta’s workplaces and ensuring Alberta’s labor legislation is fair and modern. The ministry also works to ensure that Alberta has a skilled workforce and an efficient labor market to support a thriving and diverse economy. 
 

To learn more about the ministry please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-and-trade.aspx.

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education and Development? If so, we have an opportunity for you! The Child Care Delivery and Preventive Family Services Division is currently hiring a Licensing Officer to join the Child Care Connect team. 

The Child Care Connect team is responsible for providing support to Albertans and Childcare programs across the province with consistent messaging and information. 
Licensing Officers focus on being able to gather balanced information through questioning approach and critically assessing that information to determine what referrals need to be made, what information may still be required and determined next steps. 

Putting your well-honed assessment skills to the test you will use your knowledge and critical thinking skills to tirage intake calls and make recommendations regarding licenses and to determine enforcement actions for facilities while working with considerable independence. 

Licensing Officers collaborate with child care programs to enhance knowledge, provide resources and promote understanding of the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Early Learning and Child Care Regulation. Duties are carried out in a respectful, consistent, collaborative and transparent manner following the Guiding Principles with the goal of best outcomes for children and families in our Province while supporting programs to build capacity in delivering inclusive quality child care.  

In determining compliance Licensing Officers take a strength-based approach to assess programs, investigate complaints and incidents, and establish if compliance to the Act and Regulations are met. When non­compliance is identified, Licensing Officers evaluate the level of risk to children and issue appropriate enforcement actions. Licensing Officers are responsible for the completion of all required and corresponding documentation while ensuring all information is accurately updated into the Child Care Information System. 

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Qualifications

Education 

• Related University degree and 2 years related experience in child care and leadership role or the equivalency of a related diploma and 3 years related experience in child care and leadership role; or related certificate and 4 years related experience in child care and leadership role.
• First Aid certification 
• Successful applicants must also have a valid Alberta Drivers Licence and access to reliable vehicle, as the role requires travel. 

Experience 

• In depth knowledge of Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation, Early Learning and Child Care Policy and Procedures Manual and any relevant legislatio