Director, Corporate Services: Competition #DCS 26-09 (Permanent)

Renfrew County and District Health Unit; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 133,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pension and benefits

Job summary

Renfrew County and District Health Unit is seeking a Director of Corporate Services to join our senior leadership team in Pembroke, Ontario. The role oversees finance, HR and IT, driving strategic corporate services to support high-quality public health programs.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, 8–10 years of progressive management experience, and strong proficiency with Sage and Microsoft 365 (SharePoint). A comprehensive pension and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in business administration, commerce, or a related field.
• CPA designation.
• Eight to ten years of progressive management experience.
• Senior-level experience in finance, human resources, labour relations, and information technology.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on oversight of finance, human resources and information technology.
• Foster a culture of excellence to support delivery of programs and services.
• Translate organizational priorities into practical corporate services plans and oversee their implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative leadership

People management

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary degree (business administration/commerce)

CPA designation

Tools

Sage

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Overview:

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is seeking an experienced Director, Corporate Services to join our senior leadership team. RCDHU proudly serves the County of Renfrew, the City of Pembroke, and the Township of South Algonquin, delivering programs and services that protect and promote the health and well-being of our communities.

Duties:

As a key member of the senior team, the Director, Corporate Services provides hands‑on oversight of finance, human resources and information technology, while fostering a culture of excellence that supports the delivery of high‑quality public health programs and services at RCDHU.

Key Attributes:

• A collaborative and approachable senior professional with sound judgement, strong analytical skills and demonstrated business acumen. Strategic and innovative thinker who brings a positive, solutions‑focused approach to organizational opportunities and challenges.
• Skilled at building and sustaining effective relationships with employees, senior management, partners, and funders.
• Able to translate organizational priorities into practical corporate services plans and effectively oversee their implementation.
• An effective people manager who coaches, mentors, and supports skilled teams while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and hands‑on operational responsibilities across multiple corporate functions.
• Committed to integrity, service excellence, sound stewardship and confidentiality.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Post‑secondary degree in business administration, commerce, or a related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Eight to ten years of progressive management experience, preferably with responsibility for multiple corporate service functions.
• Senior‑level experience in finance, human resources, labour relations, collective bargaining, and information technology.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports, budgets, and recommendations for senior leadership and/or Board of Directors.
• Experience working in a health care, public‑sector, or not‑for‑profit environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Sage and Microsoft 365 suite, including SharePoint. Advanced Sage experience is preferred.

Location: Pembroke, Ontario

Salary: Current salary range is $133,436 – $153,274 plus a comprehensive pension and benefits package. This range is under review and may be adjusted.

Posted Date: September 10, 2026

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