Policy AnalystJob Type: PermanentHours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.55K -$65K annuallyAnticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026Please apply by October 23, 2026Hiring DeclarationsCompass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions.

About

Us:Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centres and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4,000 familiesFor over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves.

We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions.

About Compass Early

Learning and Care:Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit childcare organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 familiesFor over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and childcare. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves.

We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.About the Role:As a Policy Writer and Analyst, you will be a part of our Corporate Circle Team and support Compass Early Learning and Care’s commitment to clear, accessible, and values-based policies that align with the legislative requirements and our Vision Framework. You will provide leadership in the development, analysis, implementation, and continuous improvement of organizational policies that support high-quality service delivery, legislative compliance, and Compass Early Learning and Care's vision, values, and strategic priorities.This role combines strong writing, editing, facilitation,



and communication skills to create meaningful policy resources, support organizational writing projects, and promote shared understanding and informed decision-making throughout the organization.CorporateLead the development and revision of organizational policies, working collaboratively with the Corporate Coordinator to finalize documents.Engages with teams across the organization to gather perspectives and ensure policies reflect diverse experiences, operational realities, and organizational priorities.Steward the organizational policy library, ensuring resources remain current, accessible, and meaningful for staff and stakeholders.Support the maintenance of policy management systems in collaboration with the Corporate Coordinator.Identify opportunities to simplify policies and communicate them in a way that they can be helpful as a tool for shared understanding and decision making.Review and update the Policy Development Protocol annually, as required.Support with other writing projects, such as supporting documents for learning opportunities and grant applications.Following and living into Compass ELC mission, vision, values and policies.Collaborate with the Corporate Team on ongoing projects and participate in team meetings.Engage in ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.Apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to all corporate practices.Benefits:Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)Mandatory Defined Pension Plan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage and EFAP (Sparrow)Health Savings Account (HSA)- $500.00 per yearProfessional Development Opportunities (internal and External)



(12 hours per year compensated in time in lieu of completed outside work hours)Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount) when working a minimum of 15 hoursPaid RECE membership dues.Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours workedUnpaid Time - an option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time that is prorated off of 24 paysSkills and Qualifications:Post-secondary diploma or degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Communications, Early Childhood Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Policy Studies, or a related field.Experience developing, reviewing, or interpreting policies, procedures, standards, or legislation.Strong understanding and application of Microsoft SuiteA commitment to lifelong learningStrong written and verbal communication skillsAttention to detailStrengths in facilitationKnowledge on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) would be an assetHow to Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter directly to the posting, or you can email [email protected] address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.Inclusivity and Accessibility:To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.

📌 Policy Analyst - (Remote ) (Peterborough)
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