Ministry of Education

Early Childhood Education Specialist
Management Band 2

Victoria

Salary $62,000 – $86,000 annually

This position is currently under review for exclusion.
This position is excluded from union membership.
An eligibility list may be established.

An opportunity to apply your exceptional leadership, organizational and prioritization skills

The Learning Division plays a central role in facilitating the renewal and transformation of BC’s K-12 education system through personalized learning. The Division and the Branch exemplify personalized learning principles (e.g., cooperation, creativity, innovation, social responsibility) in our work and in how we engage with others. The Division’s ongoing areas of responsibility include Student Wellness and Safety, Inclusive Education, Aboriginal Education, Custom Programs and Projects, Early Years, and French Programs.

This position will provide consultation, professional expertise, and co-ordination in the delivery of consulting services specific to the area of Early Childhood Education.

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

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile.  For specific position related enquiries, please contact Jacqueline.ocallaghan@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.  If you experience technical difficulties submitting your online profile, or for more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the “HOW TO APPLY” section below.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

• Related university degree, diploma or equivalent.
• Experience related to Early Childhood Education.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients in a customer service environment.
• Experience handling multiple priorities concurrently.

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.

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

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover letter required: YES – A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume required: YES – Prior to submitting your application for this opportunity, update your resume profile by using the copy and paste function to add your resume. Your resume must provide detailed information about your education and experience including the job related responsibilities and the month(s) and year(s) for your education and for each job in your employment history.

Online Questionnaire:  YES – As part of the application process you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications. You need to allot 30-60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: The online questionnaire cannot be saved and will time out after 60 minutes. You will need to complete the questionnaire and submit your application within 60 minutes or you will lose any information you have entered.  If you require more time to prepare your responses, copy the questions and prepare your responses outside of the system and paste them into the online questionnaire when you are ready to apply.  Further instructions are provided in the questionnaire and are available on the Apply for a Position page on MyHR.

NOTE: Questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job qualifications noted above so please ensure you include all relevant information about your education and experience such as the date ranges of experience, job titles, and job duties when responding to the questionnaire. Your resume may not be reviewed for shortlisting purposes.