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- Job ID #32309: Child Care Systems Program Analyst
- Union: CUPE Local 5167
- Job Description ID #: 6522
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on November 4th, 2026
- Duration: Up to 3 months
- Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicantsare considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.

We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service in a respectful, courageous, empathetic,



just and ethical manner. Your ability to set and achieve personal goals, professional goals and contribute to the goals of the organization will result in high job satisfaction. Early Childhood Services provides early intervention and support services to children, families and community service providers to prevent harm, improve quality of life, personal wellness and independence.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Project Manager, Early Learning and Child Care, the Program Analyst is responsible for the administration, monitoring, analysis and reporting of child care and early years programs, funding initiatives and service system data. The position collects and validates operational information, maintains service provider records, administers attendance-based and other funding payments, conducts compliance, eligibility and data quality reviews, and supports reporting, business process improvement and service system planning. The Program Analyst provides training and support to service providers and City staff and contributes to informed decision-making.

GENERAL DUTIES

Maintains child care fee subsidy per diem rates in accordance with approved funding methodologies, including reviewing service provider rates and assessing the reasonableness of program rates for fee subsidy purposes.





Verifies fee subsidy attendance invoices administered through the web based OCCMS record of attendance process by confirming eligibility, reviewing and resolving requests outside of approved service delivery levels, calculating adjustments and inputting comments.

Conducts audits of child care service provider attendance records to ensure compliance with service agreements, funding requirements and applicable policies and procedures.

Coordinates the collection, review, validation, maintenance and reporting of operational data, supporting documentation, and requests related to licensed capacity, operating capacity, program offerings, facility information and service delivery changes to ensure completeness, accuracy, compliance with reporting requirements, and appropriate impacts on funding, reporting and system records.

Maintains and updates service provider information in OCCMS and related reporting tools to support funding administration, operational planning, reporting, and data integrity.

Reviews child care service provider insurance policies and other required documentation to ensure compliance with service agreements, funding requirements and applicable policies.

Runs and analyzes data validation reports in OCCMS, determines required corrections, completes system updates as required, and prepares a report of the findings for the supervisor.

Prepares detailed spreadsheets, reports and tracking tools to support child care fee subsidy administration, funding payments, operational analysis and program reporting.

Prepares, validates and processes funding payments in accordance with established policies, procedures and funding guidelines.

Assists with the development, implementation and continuous improvement of current business proce

📌 Job ID #32309: Child Care Systems Program Analyst (Canada)
🏢 City of Hamilton
📍 Canada