Policy AnalystJob Type: PermanentHours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Hiring Salary range: $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. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.

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. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.
Job Posting Declarations:Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.
This posting is for a new position within our organization.
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. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.
Please see our attached Vision Framework for more information:

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.
Some Accountabilities associated with the role include: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 useful 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.
Collaborative LeadershipBuilding connections and relationships within our programs and teams.
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 advantages, paramedical coverage and EFAP (Sparrow)Health Savings Account (HSA)
- $500.00 per yearProfessional Development Opportunities (internal and Ex

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