Package Handler - Warehouse Clerk

Intelcom - Dragonfly; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Phone and vehicle allowance

Wellness days and work-life balance

Job summary

Intelcom - Dragonfly seeks a General Manager of Child Care to provide strategic and operational leadership across licensed programs in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Reporting to the COO, you will lead program managers, oversee budgets, licensing compliance, and drive growth while maintaining high quality, safeguarding children, and fostering partnerships with families and stakeholders.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, pension, and benefits, with regular daytime hours and travel between

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within licensed child care, early learning, or human services.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading managers and overseeing multi-site operations.
• Experience managing budgets, operational plans, performance outcomes, and priorities.
• Strong knowledge of provincial child care legislation, licensing requirements, funding agreements, risk management, and safety requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams and navigate regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of licensed early-years and out-of-school-care programs across multiple locations.
• Lead, coach, and develop program managers while supporting workforce planning and employee development.
• Ensure programs meet licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and funding agreements.
• Establish and monitor departmental goals and quality standards aligned with organizational objectives.
• Build strong relationships with families, community partners, regulators, and stakeholders to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site oversight

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Job description

Select People Solutions is assisting our client in their search for a General Manager of Child Care to provide strategic and operational leadership across their licensed child care programs. This senior leadership position is ideal for an experienced child care professional who understands the complexities of multi-site operations and can balance exceptional program quality with strong financial, regulatory, and people leadership.

Reporting to the COO, the successful candidate will lead managers and program teams while overseeing operational planning, workforce development, financial performance, licensing compliance, service quality, and continued program growth.

What's in it for You?

• Senior leadership opportunity with meaningful organizational impact
• Opportunity to influence the direction and growth of multiple child care programs
• Pension Plan
• Work-life balance (paid wellness days and opportunities for additional time off)
• Phone and vehicle allowance
• Purpose-driven environment focused on quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Compensation & Hours:

• The rate of pay will be $72,800-$94,000/year, based on experience and certifications
• Full time, permanent position
• Based in Medicine Hat, Alberta
• Monday through Friday, daytime hours
• Regular travel between program locations will be required

Position Summary:

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of licensed early-years and out-of-school-care programs across multiple locations
• Lead, coach, and develop program managers while supporting workforce planning, succession planning, employee development, and a strong culture of accountability
• Ensure programs consistently meet licensing requirements, legislation, funding agreements, child safeguarding standards, health and safety requirements, and organizational policies
• Establish and monitor departmental goals, performance indicators, quality standards, and operational plans aligned with broader organizational objectives
• Build strong relationships with families, community partners, school divisions, regulatory bodies, funding agencies, and other stakeholders while identifying opportunities for program growth and service enhancement

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience within licensed child care, early learning, education, or human services
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading managers and overseeing multi-site operations
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, operational plans, performance outcomes, and organizational priorities
• Strong knowledge of provincial child care legislation, licensing requirements, funding agreements, risk management, and applicable employment and safety requirements
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams while navigating complex employee, parent, operational, and regulatory matters
• Standard First Aid, CPR & AED certification
• Clear Police Information Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search where applicable
• Valid Drivers License and appropriate automobile insurance for occasional business use
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and relationship-building skills

Bonus Points For:

• Child Development Certificate - Level 3, or the ability to obtain Level 3 certification with current credentials
• Experience with program growth, expansion, or increasing enrolment/occupancy
• Experience developing and implementing quality assurance or continuous improvement initiatives
• Previous involvement in strategic planning, change management, or senior leadership teams

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