Hybrid Senior Program Funding Analyst

at Region of Peel

• Job title: Senior Program Funding Analyst
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$92,153 - CA$115,189 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Brampton, Canada

About the role

• Senior Program Funding Analyst providing guidance on funding programs for Early Years and Child Care Services at Peel Region. Collaborating with partners and ensuring compliance and oversight on funding distribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and advice on the development and implementation of funding programs, policies, and processes for Early Years and Child Care Services (EYCCS) in Peel
• Lead oversight through a system lens of Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding distribution, and reconciliation processes for licensed child care providers and related agencies in Peel
• Coordinate and review CWELCC Operating Budgets as submitted by the Child Care Providers and Licensed Home Child Care Agencies
• Develop processes and procedures related to budget review and audit practices to support the implementation of CWELCC funding
• Provide strategic financial and business practices expertise, consultation and advisory services to Human Services
• Collaborate with internal partners to support program requirements
• Lead analytical work on the development of a longer-term funding model
• Develop innovative programs requirements and tools, application processes and guidelines, reporting protocols and risk management frameworks appropriate to various types of funding programs
• Oversee CWELCC program expenditures to ensure they are aligned with program requirements and expected outcomes
• Perform data analytics and develop integrated system metrics to support service system management of EYCCS sector in Peel
• Assess the relevance of tools, processes, methodologies and reporting practices for EYCCS funding in Peel and recommend and implement changes as necessary
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for the annual reporting to the province ensuring consistency with provincial and regional funding policies and guidelines
• Identify service providers that require additional business support
• Work with providers, appropriate agencies, and relevant Human Services divisions to remedy service provision concerns and to ensure contract/program compliance
• Interpret and analyze information to provide recommendations
• Assist the divisional management team by providing advice, training and/or guidance to staff in the section
• Liaise with senior staff in the Corporate Financial Services Unit on financial analysis and reporting issues and projects
• Uses advanced communications and tact to assess and interpret varying ideas, opinions, and information from internal and external partners
• Perform Ad-hoc requests (as needed)

Requirements

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)
• A University degree/diploma related to Finance, Business, Economics field with five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced computer skills in MS Excel (i.e., macros, pivots), Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent knowledge of financial/program management principles and practices
• Highly developed verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with internal and external partners
• Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking and initiative and a “self-starting” attitude to initiate projects
• Highly collaborative with a demonstrated customer service focus
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills and able to identify and respond quickly to emerging issues
• Able to complete projects with minimal supervision and on-time
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Holding or pursuing a professional designation is an asset
• Working knowledge of Early Years and Child Care is an asset
• Familiarity with Ontario Child Care Management System (OCCMS) and Gov Grants systems is an asset
• External auditing experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
• Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources