Licensing Officer Child Care Licensing Team

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Regional Supervisor, Licensing within Island Health and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Licensing Officer, Child Care participates in the licensing process for child care facilities as per the applicable government Act(s) under delegated authority by the Medical Health Officer. Responsibilities include reviewing and processing applications for and amendments to child care facility licences, reviewing and approving plans of new facilities, participating in the assessment of facility staff, completing inspections of facilities and monitoring compliance. The Licensing Officer investigates complaints, serious incident reports and communicable disease outbreaks within child care facilities.

Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience

• A University Degree in a related discipline.
• A Minimum of two (2) years' of recent, related experience such as working in a community care facility where a knowledge of child care community care facility operational issues has been acquired.
• A Valid BC Driver's Licence.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, organize workload and establish priorities.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking, decision-making and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Ability to establish relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment including word processing equipment.
• Ability to teach and conduct presentations.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement problem-solving processes.
• Ability to demonstrate sound professional judgement, empathy, tact and integrity.
• Ability to work with media such as print, television and radio.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to secure facts through investigation and inspection and gather evidence. Ability to prepare concise and accurate written reports.
• Ability to enforce regulatory provisions with tact and firmness.
• Ability to read and examine floor plans.
• Ability to interpret, transfer knowledge and apply applicable acts and regulations.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD906.pdf