Child Welfare Practice & Curriculum Analyst

Job Posting # 2026-01 Title: Child Welfare Practice & Curriculum Analyst, Learning Classification: Professional Employment Duration: Permanent, Full-time  Salary Range: $89,068 - $111,378 Location: Toronto, ON The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) has represented Children’s Aid Societies in Ontario since 1912, providing service in the areas of government relations, communications, information management, education, and training to advocate for the protection and well-being of children. The Child Welfare Practice & Curriculum Analyst (Learning) is a subject matter expert responsible for translating Ontario child welfare legislation, policy, and frontline practice into high-quality, equity-informed learning and curriculum.  This role is distinct from service delivery functions and focuses on practice interpretation, knowledge mobilization, and sector-wide learning. The Analyst leads the development of practice-based curriculum, facilitates training, and actively engages sector partners—including Children’s Aid Societies, Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies, and system stakeholders—to ensure learning products reflect current realities, diverse perspectives, and emerging needs.  Working within cross-functional project teams, the role bridges policy, practice, and learning, while strengthening sector relationships through collaboration, consultation, and co-development.  Duties and Responsibilities :   Practice & Policy Expertise Serves as a subject matter expert on Ontario child welfare legislation, including the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, and associated standards, tools, and practices  Interprets and translates legislation, policy, and emerging sector trends into practical, accessible learning content  Ensures alignment of all curriculum with current provincial frameworks, service models, and practice expectations  Monitors and analyzes changes in legislation, policy, and sector trends to inform learning priorities  Curriculum Development & Writing Leads and contributes to the development of curriculum and knowledge translation materials, including:  eLearning scripts and narration  Facilitator guides and speaking notes  Practice-based case scenarios  Exercises, tools, and assessment questions Synthesizes complex policy and practice information into clear, concise, and engaging learning content  Ensures curriculum reflects the diversity of roles and experiences across the child welfare continuum  Contributes to sector-facing materials such as reports, briefing notes, and training resources  Training & Facilitation Designs and delivers training across multiple modalities, including in-person, virtual, and blended formats  Facilitates and co-facilitates learning sessions for sector professionals  Supports facilitator development and Communities of Practice  Provides coaching, guidance, and subject matter expertise to facilitators, supervisors, and agency partners  Sector Engagement & Partnership Leads and facilitates engagement with sector partners, including Children’s Aid Societies, Indigenous agencies, and system stakeholders  Designs and facilitates consultations, focus groups, and co-development sessions to inform curriculum and learning priorities  Builds and maintains strong, trust-based relationships to support collaboration and knowledge exchange  Brings forward sector insights, emerging issues, and practice innovations to inform learning strategy and product development  Represents OACAS Learning in sector forums, advisory committees, and working groups  Cross-Functional Collaboration Works within integrated project teams alongside Instructional Designers, Learning Delivery staff, and project leads  Collaborates to define learning objectives, shape course structure, and determine delivery approaches  Ensures practice accuracy while supporting engaging and effective learning design  Contributes to iterative design processes, incorporating feedback and evaluation findings    Equity, Anti-Oppression & Indigenous Engagement Embeds anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and decolonizing approaches across all learning content and delivery  Centres the experiences of marginalized communities and addresses systemic inequities in child welfare  Builds relationships with Indigenous partners and supports integration of Indigenous worldviews into curriculum  Ensures inclusive and representative perspectives are reflected in all learning products  Sector Analysis & Knowledge Mobilization Conducts environmental scans and analyzes emerging issues impacting child welfare practice  Translates research, data, and sector insights into actionable learning strategies  Recommends effective approaches for dissemination of knowledge across the sector  Perform other duties as required. Qualifications :   Education and Experience  Undergraduate or graduate degree in Social Work or a related field  Minimum 5 years of experience in Ontario child welfare practice  Demonstrated experience in training, facilitation, and/or curriculum development  An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job Knowledge and Skills : Deep knowledge of Ontario child welfare legislation, policy, and practice across the service continuum  Strong curriculum writing and knowledge translation skills  Experience facilitating training and engaging adult learners  Understanding of adult learning principles and diverse delivery modalities  Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills  Ability to collaborate across teams and engage sector partners effectively  Strong relationship management, consultation, and facilitation skills  Commitment to equity, anti-oppression, and decolonizing practice  Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve challenges both autonomously and collaboratively  Strong negotiation skills and ability to foster cooperation, build consensus, gain support and influence decision making and outcomes  Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and tight timelines  Flexibility with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office products Assets : Bilingual English/French  Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations  Experience in provincial-level initiatives, advisory tables, or sector engagement    Working Conditions  Work involves minimal physical or psychological risk, which could result from unavoidable exposure to dangerous situations or hazardous, disagreeable or uncomfortable working conditions.   APPLY ONLINE at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5504a194-52e8-4f07-ae3b-2acc61f702f0&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_CA by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Please attach a cover letter and resume in one file.   We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. OACAS is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, indigenous status, age or disability.   Accommodation at OACAS  We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.    Applicants are required to make any accommodation requests for the application, interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 416 987-3677 or  hr@oacas.org .    Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the interview or selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.