Assistant Deputy Minister, Child Care

Posting Title
Assistant Deputy Minister, Child Care

Position Classification
Assistant Deputy Minister 2

Union
N/A

Work Options

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$196,300 to $243,800 per annum

Close Date
4/30/2025

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Education and Child Care

Ministry Branch / Division
Child Care

Job Summary
Assistant Deputy Minister, Child Care
Ministry of Education and Child Care
Various Locations, BC
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is mandated to develop the "Educated Citizen" by providing leadership for the K-12 education system through governance, legislation, funding, policy and standards. The ministry is also responsible for delivering on the ChildCareBC plan to establish quality child care as a core service, as well as integrating child care into the broader learning environment, with a focus on expanding access to before and after school child care on school grounds. The ministry is led by both the Minister of Education and Child Care and Parliamentary Secretary for Child Care. The ministry is also committed to working with First Nations rightsholders and Indigenous partners to achieve lasting and meaningful reconciliation by actively working on implementing the Declaration Act on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action, and the Draft Principles that Guide the Province of British Columbia's Relationship with Indigenous Peoples.

The Child Care Division is responsible for the development and implementation of a universal childcare program. Operational accountabilities include funding child care programs and regulating Early Childhood Educators (ECEs). The division works collaboratively with the Ministry of Health and health authorities, which have responsibility for the licensing of child care facilities, with the Ministry of Education for child care on school grounds, and with the Ministry of Post Secondary and Future Skills for the training of ECEs.

The ADM Child Care provides leadership and oversight for eight branches including Child Care Policy, Child Care Capital and ECE Registry, Child Care Benefits and Operating Funding, Child Care Finance, Communications, Engagement and Digital Services, Equitable Access and Strategic Expansion, Operating Funding Model Implementation and Strategic Initiatives and Operations.

The ideal candidate for this important role has a university degree in a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and has significant experience at an executive or senior management level within a related sector. This exceptional candidate brings with them experience and knowledge of the child care sector along with an understanding of the challenges, complexities and issues in addressing child care. They have also been successful in managing change within a large, complex, performance-focused, service delivery organization.

A strong negotiator with consensus and relationship building skills, this diplomatic individual exercises sound judgement and discretion in all interactions. The ideal candidate is also an excellent communicator who possesses strong interpersonal abilities, executive presence and consistently builds credibility as a creative, trusted and progressive leader.

A complete role description and listing of qualifications is attached. The appointee will be required to consent to a criminal record check.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to reflect the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our executive team and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding organization.

To apply please email a clear and concise cover letter and resume in one document (.pdf) to Executive Recruitment at: Executive.Recruitment@gov.bc.ca by April 30, 2025. Please note the application document must be in .pdf format. Email Executive Recruitment if assistance is needed. Thank you to all who express interest.

Job Category
Executive