Job Description

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a


Manager, EarlyON Child and Family Centre Programs

Posting Date:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Closing Date:

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate:

$101,107 annually

Salary Range:

$101,107 - $118,281

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week

Classification:

Management, Class M3

Status:

Temporary Full-time (up to 18 months)

The District:

Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality


passionate about protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities


that will allow you to learn, grow and build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and


innovators. We offer a competitive compensation package and are committed to promoting


diversity, accessibility and inclusion.

It's what we do!

The Opportunity:

The EarlyON Manager works with community partners and stakeholders to develop and


implement a programming framework to support Early Leaning across Muskoka. Responsible


for directing staff in the delivery of EarlyON Child and Family Centre programs by developing,


strengthening, and maintaining a system of responsive, high quality, accessible programs and


services that promote healthy child development. Responsible for meeting Provincially


mandated performance outcome targets and for developing improved work processes, both for


the EarlyON program and across all other Children's Services Division program areas.

What you will do:

o Manage and coordinate all aspects of the EarlyON Child and Family Centre program and


system to ensure compliance with legislation, guidelines and standards, and Ministry service


targets are met and reported on.


In collaboration with the Children's Services Leadership team, research, analyze and
interpret a wide variety of information, and data to develop effective and collaborative


programs and services.
Communicate in multiple formats to a variety of audiences on program and policy priorities
and respond effectively to concerns and inquiries in a variety of settings.
Represent the District of Muskoka on related provincial networks and local planning tables.
Manage, plan and participate in outreach activities to promote EarlyON Child and Family


Centre Programs.
Work in cooperation with District's quality improvement program to develop and maintain
quality standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to EarlyON Child & Family Centre
program delivery.
Responsible for preparation of municipal and provincial reports on program outcomes. Manage and lead staff to develop programming based on Ministry of Education's Early
Learning Framework and How Does Learning Happen and ensure programming is


implemented consistently in all programs.
Develop, expand and maintain community partnerships to identify areas of need, joint
service planning and ensure programming supports are effective.
Manage and coordinate the implementation of best practices to respond to emerging early
years' needs.
Manage, motivate and support employees in a manner consistent with District values,
policies and procedures, including selection, work scheduling and performance evaluation.
Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

o Graduation from a post-secondary program in Early Childhood Education, Child


Development, Early Learning and Development or equivalent, with university preferred.


Registered member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators


(RECE).


Four (4) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working with children and
families, including three (3) years of management and/or supervisory.
Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments (e.g. delivering community
consultation, engagement, and organization), within at least one of the following areas:


public, private and/or community organizations.
Proven ability to accomplish performance objectives in a corporate team environment,
exhibiting strong communication, analytical, public relations, organizational, project/time


management and team building.
Comprehensive understanding of applicable legislation, standards and theories of Early
Childhood Education and pedagogy.
Proven ability to gather, organize & analyze information, coupled with demonstrated
technological proficiency
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in non-standardized work environments and outside regular business hours. Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector screening, required. First Aid certification required.

What we are offering:

The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:





Health benefits OMERS pension Work-life flexibility Perks and discounts Wellness programs Fostering and fun environment Professional development and education opportunities Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and


values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply


now link below.

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The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging


applications from all qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with


equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians


with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please


advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the


hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the Human Resources Department.