Senior Manager: Governance, Risk & Compliance (Remote)

County of Simcoe; Midhurst; Hybrid; CAD 121,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Simcoe seeks a Manager of Program Support & Compliance to provide strategic leadership across governance, risk, compliance and quality assurance. You will guide oversight activities, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate audits and policy implementation.

You will mentor staff, develop budgets, ensure safety and privacy compliance, and collaborate with senior leaders to align divisional priorities with county objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Risk Management, Quality Management, Project Management or a related field.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, accountability mechanisms, risk management practices, compliance monitoring, quality assurance, performance measurement and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of public sector administration, municipal service delivery, legislative compliance, privacy and information management, records practices, audit response processes and business continuity planning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop policies, procedures, standards, tools, reports, briefing materials, dashboards and performance measures that support decision-making and organizational accountability.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, project management and change management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively with senior leadership, Council, staff, stakeholders, funders and partners.
• Strong supervisory and people leadership skills with the ability to build cohesive teams, coach staff, foster accountability and apply employment policies.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and BI tools is an asset.
• Criminal reference check with vulnerable sector clearance.
• Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of divisional governance of risk management and quality assurance frameworks, accountability processes and decision-making structures.
• Provide strategic advice to align internal compliance practices with governance, risk, policy and service-delivery matters.
• Develop and maintain divisional risk management processes including risk identification, mitigation planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Lead compliance monitoring activities to ensure programs align with legislation, policies and funding requirements.
• Establish and oversee quality assurance and quality control frameworks and performance measures.
• Coordinate divisional responses to audits, program reviews and oversight recommendations with action plans and tracking.
• Contribute compliance and risk insights into planning, reporting and project coordination.
• Monitor legislative changes and best practices to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or support cross-functional governance modernization and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and coordinate reports, briefing notes, presentations and other governance materials for leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement divisional policies, procedures and guidance materials.
• Provide divisional support for privacy and information management in line with legislation.
• Coordinate business continuity and emergency preparedness activities.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal departments, partners and funders to improve governance and compliance outcomes.
• Manage, motivate and develop assigned staff with a focus on accountability and inclusion.
• Oversee day-to-day staff operations including scheduling and performance monitoring.
• Develop and administer budgets and resources within approved limits.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and procedures.
• Perform other related duties, including redeployment in emergencies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Compliance awareness

Policy development

Governance frameworks

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Change management

Auditing/support

Budget oversight

Leadership of staff

Education

Public Administration / Business Administration / Social Sciences / Public Policy / Risk Management / Quality Management / Project Management or related field

Governance, accountability, risk management practices

Public sector administration knowledge

Policy writing and reporting

Research and analytical skills

Change management and performance measurement

Strong communication and presentation skills

Supervisory and people leadership

MS Office and BI tools proficiency

Criminal reference check

G Class Driver’s License

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

County of Simcoe seeks a Manager of Program Support & Compliance to provide strategic leadership across governance, risk, compliance and quality assurance. You will guide oversight activities, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate audits and policy implementation.

You will mentor staff, develop budgets, ensure safety and privacy compliance, and collaborate with senior leaders to align divisional priorities with county objectives.