Regular Full-Time Early Years Specialist

Position Details

• Position: Early Years Specialist
• Posting Number: SS2026-024
• Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
• Pay Range: $34.14–$40.76 per hour
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Department: Children’s Services
• Location: Lanark County
• Work Location: Travel among childcare centres throughout the County; flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, depending on community needs
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Application Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026
• Position Status: Vacant; evaluated at Level 8 as per the 2026 O.P.S.E.U. Salary Grid

Mandate

Reporting to the Children’s Services Manager, the successful incumbent will work collaboratively with early years services and community partners across a range of services. They will provide support and leadership, building strong services for families and children in our communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, Behavioural Sciences, or a related field.
• Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing with the College of ECE.
• One to two years’ experience working in the children’s services sector.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act, as well as an understanding of licensing requirements and the Ministry’s vision and directives.
• Proven experience in community development and service planning, supported by a comprehensive understanding of How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and the Early Years Framework.
• Knowledge of programming and research on early child development, quality assurance experiences, and best practices.
• Experience and/or understanding of the role as a system manager for Early Years and Family Support programs.
• Project management, consultative skills, community development, creativity, and ingenuity to develop strategies and provide recommendations.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications and ability to quickly adapt to new databases.
• Verbal and written French skills are definite assets.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, depending on the needs of the community.
• Travel is required among childcare centres throughout the County.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, alternate work arrangements, extended healthcare coverage, dental and vision care, disability insurance, life insurance, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and training and development opportunities.

Lanark County employee slogan: “Working Together to Achieve Greatness.”

How to Apply

If you embrace this ideal and meet the position qualifications, please submit your application by selecting the “apply link” on our website no later than Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Please ensure your cover letter, résumé, and any other related documents are submitted in one file, preferably MS Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe (.pdf). The file name should include your name and the job posting number (example: Jane/John Doe SS2026-024).

Inclusion And Accessibility

Lanark County strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the County’s goods, services, and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

Personal Information

Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of information should be directed to the Human Resources Department at the address indicated above.