October 27th, 2026
Student Placement Posting #2027-STU-02
New Role: Placement Student
Quality Assurance
[1 Vacancy – Unpaid – Winter Term]
The York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect. As a leader within the child welfare sector, we partner with parents, caregivers, and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.
Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered care, we engage with children and families for a stronger, healthier community within the York Region.
YRCAS is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace and community where children youth and families thrive.
To support us on our journey, YRCAS is looking for a Quality Assurance Placement Student to support our Corporate Services Department.
Why Complete Your Student Placement With Us?
- Hybrid working model (working virtual and in person).
- Casual dress code.
- Shortened Summer hours.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Enhanced Wellness Initiatives and Virtual Fitness Classes.
- The support of a dedicated student mentor and committed team to enhance your learning and provide opportunities for knowledge and skill development within and beyond the placement student role, potentially including but not limited to: departmental shadowing opportunities, internal and external learning and development opportunities, opportunities to participate in Agency committee, projects and events, and more!
SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Improvement
- Assist in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery, client outcomes, and organizational effectiveness.
- Support the development and implementation of quality assurance tools, audits, and monitoring activities.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Contribute to program evaluation, outcome measurement, and client feedback processes.
- Help maintain and enhance the agency’s performance dashboard, ensuring data accuracy and usability.
- Participate in projects that align with the agency’s Quality Improvement Plan and compliance requirements.
Risk Management
- Participate in identifying, assessing, and monitoring key organizational risks.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a risk register and tracking mitigation strategies.
- Support the review of incident reports, complaints, and case trends to identify potential risks or systemic issues.
- Contribute to the development of risk communication and reporting tools.
- Assist with risk assessments related to new programs, policy changes, or emerging issues.
- Participate in the Quality and Risk Committee, helping to document discussions and action items.
- Support initiatives that strengthen risk awareness and accountability across the agency.
Collaboration and Support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, committees, and working groups to advance agency priorities.
- Provide research, data summaries, and background information to support decision-making.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing notes.
- Engage in community and provincial working groups as applicable.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent computer skills, with superior knowledge of MS Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., Formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, Macros, etcetera).
- Strong proficiency with data visualization tools, with a particular emphasis on Power B.I.
- Proficient in analysing complex data and interpreting results.
- Superior documentation and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of database management and SQL considered an asset.
- Knowledge of CPIN (Child Protection Information Network) System considered an asset.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Social Work, Human Services, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, or in a related field.
HOURS OF WORK: Up to 33.75 hours per week. Some flexibility is supported to meet the needs of the Placement Student’s Educational Requirements.
Candidates who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply through the ADP Student Portal no later than 11:59PM November 16th, 2026.
Please quote job posting #2026-STU-02 Quality Assurance Student.
We appreciate all applications received. All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.
Employment at York Region Children’s Aid Society is conditional upon the verification of credentials, a satisfactory vulnerable sector check, a class “G” driver’s license with daily access to an insured vehicle, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses required), as per YRCAS’ Mandatory COVID-19 policy.
York Region Children’s Aid Society works in a hybrid virtual and on-site working environment.
Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at York Region Children’s Aid Society
YRCAS is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages application from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
York Region Children’s Aid Society is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of the search process. The current posting is in search of candidates who identified from the following equity seeking groups; women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.
Vaccination Policy
The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all of the required doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date. The candidate will be asked to provide York Region Children’s Aid Society with proof of full vaccination, prior to the candidate’s employment start date. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification. As described above, the requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for a reason protected by the Code, requests for accommodation from the vaccine policy will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to York Region Children’s Aid Society accommodation process.
Accommodation at YRCAS
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 that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Department of People and Culture when contacted for an interview.
The Department of People and Culture will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
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