General Manager, Corporate Services

Location

Duncan, BC | Canada

Job description

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.

The Municipality of North Cowichan invites applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of General Manager, Corporate Services. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability and are ready to join one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to hearing from you.

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the General Manager, Corporate Services provides strategic leadership and direction throughout the organization and oversees the programs and operations of the Legislative Services, Information Management/Information Technology, Financial Services, Human Resources and Health & Safety departments ( Portfolio adjustments may be considered based the successful applicant's strengths ). Duties and responsibilities may change at the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer.

You ensure the annual Departmental Business Plans and budgets align with Council's Strategic Plan, including the Municipality's Operational Strategic Plan. You will oversee the municipality's senior management team in the above-noted departments and work with them to establish the strategic direction for the municipality, to provide leadership for department managers and supervisors throughout the organization.

The General Manager, Corporate Services will also be responsible for assisting the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning, Development and Community Services in developing and implementing Council's Strategic Plan, initiatives and directives and overseeing long-range municipal-wide special projects. With a focus on effective operations and collaboration, you will strive to promote continuous improvement, inter-departmental communication and teamwork by conducting reviews and audits of municipal operations and administration and prepare and implement strategies to provide coordinated and efficient services to the municipality.

You will possess an open, team-oriented leadership style and welcome the challenges of seeking continuous improvements in organizational efficiency. It is essential that you are able to develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on high quality service and outputs and results are essential. You must be willing to attend evening and weekend meetings.

As the preferred candidate, you have a post-secondary degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related discipline, supplemented by general supervisor, management or other related studies and extensive related experience at a senior level within government or the private sector. In return for your valued contributions, you can expect a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work with an outstanding team. This position is excluded from union membership.

You will also possess and maintain a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required. Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police information check.

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Salary

$161.22k - $175.47k per year