Director of Strategic Development Services

KSCS; Quebec; Híbrido; CAD 102.000 - 138.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KSCS in Canada seeks a seasoned Director of Strategic Development Services to lead Organizational Strategic Development (OSD), Policy Development, Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten and Quality Improvement/Assurance. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will guide teams, shape the KSCS Strategic Framework, and advance the Community Wellness Plan with mature leadership and analytical insight.

The role requires managing budgets, developing clear policies, and coordinating program development.

Formación

• Bachelor Degree in Human Services or Health Management with 3–5 years in a management/supervisory role.
• Undergraduate in Human Services or Health Management Services with 5–7 years in management.
• High School Diploma with 10 years in health and social services management.

Responsabilidades

• Exercising visionary leadership across KSCS Organizational Strategic Development and related services.
• Supervising Managers and Supervisors to ensure accountability and outcomes.
• Ensuring optimal resource management aligned with program priorities.
• Providing project management and cross-functional coordination.
• Maintaining clear internal and external communications and reporting.

Conocimientos

Conflict management

Analytical thinking

Proposal writing

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Government systems knowledge

Program development

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Educación

Bachelor Degree in Human Services or Health Management

Undergraduate in Human Services or Health Management Services

High School Diploma with 10 years experience

Herramientas

Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Director of Strategic Development Services

KSCS is seeking an experienced & innovative leader with sound analytical and program development skills to guide the Strategic Development Services teams to deliver a high standard of service for KSCS.Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Strategic Development Services is responsible to provide direction, leadership, and guidance towards the achievement of the KSCS Strategic Framework and Community Wellness Plan as it relates to Organizational Strategic Development (OSD), Policy Development, Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten and Quality Improvement/Assurance teams.

Department: Management

Duration: Indefinite full-time position, with a 9-month probationary period

Salary: Starting at $57.72/hour

Schedule: 35 hrs/week; must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary

Description

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Strategic Development Services is responsible to provide direction, leadership and guidance towards the achievement of the KSCS Strategic Framework and Community Health Plan as it relates to Organizational Strategic Development (OSD), Policy Development, Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten and Quality Improvement/Assurance teams. The strategic leadership position focuses on motivation of a broad or highly specialized group within the organization, with significant impact on direction and success. Skills and knowledge are considered mature. Applies extensive knowledge & advanced problem-solving skills to complex issues.

The Director of Strategic Development Services is accountable to the Executive Director for managing the organization’s operations through directing and coordinating activities consistent with its established mission, goals, objectives and policies. Manages, prepares, administers and directs the control of specific areas of the business. Responsible for the day to day direction and management of the relevant business area. Reviews and approves recommendations, providing relevant information to executive management team. Monitors departmental adherence to approved budgets. Designs and develops organizational policies relevant to the department. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Manages, perhaps through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing. Has full autonomy to make decisions and give input to executives requiring extensive analysis and interpretation. Decisions may affect long-term effectiveness of the organization, its products and services and its people.

Responsibilities

• Exercises visionary leadership throughout KSCS Organizational Strategic Development, Policy Development, Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten and Quality Improvement/Assurance Services.
• Provides supervision and establishes accountability with the Managers, Supervisors and staff for his/her respective service areas: Organizational Strategic Development, Policy Development, Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten and Quality Improvement/Assurance Services.
• Ensures optimum level of resource management in consideration of priorities of programs and services.
• Provides Project Management.
• Ensures accurate and consistent communication and networking both internal and external to the organizations.

Performs any other job-related duties as may be required by the immediate Supervisor.

Communications

• Team Work: Frequently requires a level of collaboration and cooperation to get work or projects complete.
• Advising: Continuously provides information that must be understood and explained.
• Training: Occasionally trains or gives information to stakeholders or clients.
• Leadership: Frequently provides a high quality of leadership required in relation to internal and external partnerships.
• Negotiations: Frequently needs to negotiate internal or external agreements.
• Types of Schedule: Regular work week, moderate flex required.
• Stress Factor: High stress in job.

Accountability

• To provide services in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the employment agreement, the personnel policies, standard operating procedures and directives.
• To provide consistent and accurate counselling to the Management Team in a professional manner.
• To direct and supervise the Managers/Supervisors and staff with efficiency, transparency and fairness.
• To maintain accurate and consistent communication flow throughout the services and the outside.
• To ensure the transparency and accountability of all employees.
• To provide the effective financial administration for all the service areas.
• To maintain confidentiality practices.

Qualifications

Education and experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Services or Health Management Service field and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Management and Supervisory role in a related field.
• Undergraduate in Human Services or Health Management Services and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a management role in a related field.
• High School Diploma and ten (10) years of experience in a management role in health and social services.

Skills and requirements:

• Ability to manage conflict, experience with conflict resolution.
• Sound problem solving and analytical skills, focused decision making, open to challenges.
• Ability to craft articulate documents such as proposals, reports, briefs and correspondences that effectively communicate messages.
• Sound knowledge of KSCS Policies, Programs, Administration and Operational Procedures, INAC and Health Canada regulations and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of the issues facing KSCS and its present and future needs.
• Sound knowledge of management tools, business planning, strategic planning, accounting and budgeting.
• Good understanding of government systems (local, regional, national-aboriginal and mainstream) and funding sources.
• Experience in program development and planning.
• Good knowledge of computer programs and good keyboarding skills (Word, Excel).
• Excellent knowledge of Kahnawà:ke, its culture and the issues, concerns and socio-economic problems facing the community.
• Must be sensitive and open to traditional native concepts and be prepared to adapt services that reflect cultural differences.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is a requirement as travel required.
• Ability work overtime work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to deal with high stress.

Assets:

• Knowledge of Kanien’keha and French.