Multisite Childcare Director: Lead Quality & Growth

Ymca; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Saskatoon is seeking a strategic Childcare Director to provide direction and oversight for five licensed centres in Saskatoon and Martensville. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead Centre Managers, ensure high-quality, inclusive programs, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

You will partner with Human Resources, Finance, and other departments to maintain licensing compliance, manage budgets, enrolment, and staff development while upholding the YMCA's mission and values

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services, Business Administration, Leadership, or a related field.
• ECE Level III certification in Saskatchewan, or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Progressive leadership experience in licensed childcare, early learning, or related human-services environment.
• Experience leading managers or supervisors and supporting multiple teams or locations.
• Strong knowledge of childcare licensing, health and safety practices, and quality programming.
• Experience with budgeting, staffing, enrolment planning, and operational management.
• Strong coaching, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leadership style with accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for five YMCA licensed childcare centres.
• Coach Centre Managers to achieve excellence in program quality, staffing, family experience, and daily operations.
• Visit locations regularly to maintain relationships and consistency across centres.
• Support implementation of the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum and child-centred programming.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in program quality and operational effectiveness.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable culture across the childcare team.
• Oversee licensing, inspections, and compliance with Saskatchewan regulations.
• Ensure staffing ratios, qualifications, certifications, and documentation are maintained.
• Oversee health and safety, emergency preparedness, and compliance processes.
• Provide timely operational and financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Program quality

Budgeting

Education

Post-secondary education in ECE/related

ECE Level III Saskatchewan

Leadership/management training

Job description

The YMCA of Saskatoon is seeking a strategic Childcare Director to provide direction and oversight for five licensed centres in Saskatoon and Martensville. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead Centre Managers, ensure high-quality, inclusive programs, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

You will partner with Human Resources, Finance, and other departments to maintain licensing compliance, manage budgets, enrolment, and staff development while upholding the YMCA's mission and values