With over 31,000 registrants, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (“the College”) is the regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario. Accountable to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, the College’s ongoing mandate is to instill confidence that the professions provide safe, ethical and high-quality service for the well- being of the public. The College is committed to regulating Ontario’s social workers and social service workers by upholding ethical and professional practice.

The Role: Credential Evaluator (Casual and Remote)
We are seeking a Credential Evaluator to join our team on a casual basis and working remotely in Ontario. In
this role, you are responsible for supporting and assessing applications received through the
equivalency stream of the Registration process. You will review, evaluate, analyze and assess
applicant experience and academic qualifications, make recommendations to the Registrar and
CEO if applicants meet the requirements to be registered with the College as a Social Worker or
Social Service Worker.

What you will be doing in the role:

• Review applications based on a combination of academic qualifications and experience in
  social work or social service work.
• Interpret and apply established registration policies to determine substantial equivalence
  to a degree in social work from an accredited social work degree program or approved
  diploma in social service work.
• Prepare a comprehensive summary of the file and provide a recommendation for the
  decision.

What you will bring to the role:

• A minimum of three years of experience in assessing experience or academic
  qualifications.
• Knowledge of credential evaluation in the post-secondary sector, regulatory sector or
  social work and social service work field.
• Knowledge of professional regulation and/or experience with a regulatory body is an asset.
• Experience conducting research and applying findings to assessments, using sound judgment and
  strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are critical.

Our Core Values:

• Ethical: Behaving in a manner that is equitable, inclusive, respectful, kind and upholds the
  dignity of all individuals.
• Accountable: Serving and protecting the public by remaining responsible, responsive and
  transparent.
• Effective: Conducting and providing service in a timely, efficient and impactful manner.
• Community-centred: Collaborating with diverse perspectives, interests, and identities to
  ensure voices are heard, valued, included, and respected

What we offer:

• This is a casual, remote position open to those residing in Ontario.
• Hours are flexible – you can work during the day, evenings, or weekends depending on your schedule.
• Pay rate: $40 per hour.
• The opportunity to be part of an amazing team doing important work!

While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those
being considered for interviews will be contacted.

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers strives to be diverse, inclusive, fair
and equitable and to create an accessible, barrier free workplace.

If you require Code-protected accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or if you
are unable to apply to this position due to a requirement, email us at accessibility@ocswssw.org
with subject line “Credential Evaluator (casual)” or call 877-828-9380 x206.