Job Board Title:
Director of Corporate Services
Post Date
7/29/2024
Expiration Date
8/7/2024
Details:
The Corporate Services Department is responsible for providing administrative support services, as needed, to Council and to all City departments. The Department carries out the statutory duties of the City’s Clerk’s Office, and is responsible for telecommunications, information technology and strategic initiatives of the City. The department is also responsible for providing support and advice to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Council on all statutory, operations and custodial matters affecting the Corporate Services of the City.
This position participates on the Senior Management Team (SMT) and is a key advisor to the CAO and Council, recommending policies, plans and programs that will benefit Quinte West by being strategic, innovative, practical and fiscally sound. Leading a talented team of staff, this position guides and inspires a dedicated workforce in their efficient delivery of these municipal services and helps shape a workplace culture founded on trust and transparency.
Reporting to the CAO, the Director of Corporate Services will assist in the development of corporate and departmental policies. The position is responsible to the CAO and Council on all statutory, operational and custodial matters affecting the corporate services of the municipality. Matters of a confidential nature shall be treated with due regard for the best interests of the municipality and its staff.
The position requires a minimum of a four year University Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. The incumbent will have sound knowledge of corporate practices gained through direct experience in a municipal environment.
The position requires a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience with at least five (5) years of management experience. The successful candidate will also have experience in a management capacity along with the ability to work with all levels of government and business as well as experience in a Municipal Clerk's Department including Council Secretariat, Records Management, Licencing Services and Elections.
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