Reports to the Senior Manager, Compliance and Business Supports. Responsible for developing comprehensive systems of practices and procedures primarily focusing on the areas of risk management and compliance including developing monitoring systems, tools, templates, job aids and training.
Helps to ensure program accountability of Ontario Works through recruitment, training, coaching and all other aspects of performance management of their staff as well as the management of any assigned purchase of service contracts.
Work Performed:
The successful candidate will lead an assigned team, ensuring the delivery of an efficient service under the appropriate legislation and regulations as well as municipal policies. This role will additionally plan, monitor and maintain programs to meet the changing needs of clients as well as liaise with and development relationships with community and government agencies and partners. The incumbent will provide leadership to their team through ongoing coaching, mentoring and performance management, as well as make recommendations on hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, salary adjustments and staff discipline. The incumbent will be an inspirational leader and will drive accountability and change with their team as well as the Ontario Works program.
Qualifications:
Successful completion of a degree in business related program or public administration.
Minimum 5 years experience in a progressive and relevant leadership role.
Proven leadership abilities demonstrating a capacity to support staff and services in a
dynamic work environment.
Demonstrated success as a change agent which has included utilization of leadership and facilitation skills.
Flexibility with a high level of initiative and self direction.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing demands.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Specialized Training And Licenses:
Skills and abilities in the following areas is an asset:
Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Works Act and Directives would be an asset.
$75,761 - $102,154
Please visit the City of London website at www.london.ca/mycareer to apply online and click on Online Job Postings. Please note following the interview stage, official transcripts as well as a Police Information Check, will be required prior to moving to the next stage in the selection process.
Closing Date for Application: May 28, 2015
We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
