Manager Childrens Services TFT

Position Details

• Job Category: Community and Social Services
• Requisition Number: MANAG001503
• Posted: September 25, 2026
• Status: Temporary Full-Time
• Salary (2026 Grid 8): $63.69-$74.99 per hour
• Location: Brockville, Ontario

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director, Community and Social Services, the Children’s Services Manager is responsible for both the planning, management, administration and oversight of the Child Care and Early Years system in Leeds and Grenville. In accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (2014) and its associated Provincial regulations and guidelines as well as the direct service delivery of EarlyON Child and Family Centres, Child Care fee subsidy and Special Needs Resourcing. In addition, the position will adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education, Certification & Licenses

• Bachelor degree (B.A., B.S.W., Business) in a relevant Social Science, Social Work or Business/Public Administration Program.

Experience

• Minimum of five years relevant experience in the field of social services, with a focus on children’s services
• Minimum of two years relevant experience in a senior management position and demonstrated ability to motivate and supervise staff.
• Management experience in working within a unionized environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of children’s services programs (child care, family resource programs, EarlyON), and community partner agencies.
• Ability to manage change while effectively leading staff.
• Knowledge of community services and an awareness of trends and issues that impact on Children’s Services.
• Demonstrated community development and planning skills.
• Proficient quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities and demonstrated ability to develop innovative responses to multi-faceted issues.
• Strong project management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in budget development and management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal with Counties’ management, department staff and individuals serviced by the programs offered.
• Experience and commitment to program evaluation, ability to analyze complex situations and develop recommendations for change.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Employment Standards Act and human resources practices and principles.
• Knowledge and ability to function in a Microsoft Office environment.
• Experience in working across departments in a collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, undertake multiple complex tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle are required for the position.
• Work outside normal business hours as requested and/or required.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Activity 1: Strategic Children’s Services System Planning & Policy Leadership (approximately 25%)

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Child Care and Early Years service system across Leeds and Grenville.
• Interpret and implement provincial legislation, regulations, directives, funding frameworks, and system initiatives, including evolving early learning and child care funding and policy requirements.
• Develop and maintain service system plans in accordance with provincial legislation, directives, community needs, and identified service priorities.
• Lead the identification and analysis of service gaps, emerging trends, demographic changes, community needs, and system pressures affecting children and families.
• Develop, review and implement policies, standards, guidelines, funding criteria, and program initiatives that support quality, affordability, accessibility, equity, and sustainability.
• Provide strategic advice to the Director, senior management, Joint Services Committee, and Counties Council on children’s services issues, trends, risks, funding priorities, and system requirements.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, briefing notes, presentations, and other materials for Council, committees, senior leadership, elected officials, and government partners.
• Lead local system transformation and continuous improvement initiatives in response to provincial and community priorities.
• Act as a municipal spokesperson and advocate on children’s services and early learning matters, including preparation of delegation materials and briefing notes for elected officials.

Activity 2: Financial Management, Funding & Contract Administration (approximately 25%)

• Manage and administer the Children’s Services budget and associated provincial funding programs, including a multi-million-dollar annual budget exceeding $30 million.
• Oversee the allocation, administration, monitoring, and reconciliation of funding agreements with child care operators and community agencies.
• Support and assist Corporate Finance as required to ensure financial integrity, accountability, audit compliance, and appropriate controls for provincial and municipal funding.
• Administer funding streams, including cost-based funding, wage subsidy, major capital funding, and other applicable provincial funding programs.
• Exercise delegated authority to reallocate funding in response to emerging needs, system pressures, and service priorities while maintaining fiscal sustainability.
• Prepare, monitor, and administer annual departmental budgets.