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Director, Corporate Services #24-162 (Job opportunity)

Director, Corporate Services (Permanent Full-Time)

OVERVIEW

Public Health Sudbury & Districts (PHSD) serves a diverse and expansive region including the City of Greater Sudbury and surrounding urban, rural, and remote communities. Known for its stunning natural landscapes, thriving communities, and growing opportunities, the area offers an exceptional quality of life—blending urban amenities with unparalleled access to outdoor recreation throughout the year.

Guided by the vision of Building Healthy Communities for All, Public Health Sudbury & Districts is a recognized leader in collaborative, future-focused public health. With our mission of working with local communities to promote and protect health and to prevent disease for all, the organization is committed to innovation, equity, and evidence-informed decision-making, ensuring that all individuals—regardless of background or geography—have access to the resources they need to achieve optimal health and well-being.

With a strong culture of partnership, engagement, and continuous improvement, PHSD works alongside individuals, families, and organizations to promote health, prevent illness, and create environments that support healthier living. To learn more about our strategic direction and initiatives, visit phsd.ca .

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Medical Officer of Health / Chief Executive Officer and a member of the senior management team, the Director, Corporate Services contributes to Public Health Sudbury & Districts vision and strategy to build’ Healthy Communities for All ’ by providing strategic and operational leadership across finance, information technology, human resources, facilities management, and quality improvement.

This is a critical leadership role, responsible for optimizing the PHSD’s infrastructure and processes while driving digital transformation, workforce strategy, and operational efficiencies. As the organization’s chief financial and technology officer and public health business administrator, the Director ensures fiscal responsibility, compliance with Ontario Public Health Standards, and alignment with Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ policies and strategic directions.

Leading a high-performing team of managers and specialists, the Director will champion innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, navigating a fast-paced, evolving public health environment. With a focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and workforce development, this role is key to achieving outcomes in support of advancing PHSD’s long-term sustainability and impact.

Core Responsibilities

This critical role is responsible for :

• Leadership & Division Management : Assume overall responsibility for administering the Corporate Services Division, delivering multiple enabling programs and services to the organization in a collaborative manner.
• Strategic Alignment : Align the division’s work with the organization’s strategic directions, guiding transformation and promoting an innovative culture.
• Technology & Innovation : Champion IT modernization efforts and digital solutions, balancing innovation with feasibility to improve efficiency and service outcomes.
• Risk Management & Quality Assurance : Anticipate and mitigate risks; maintain compliance with pertinent legislation and quality standards, including the Ontario Public Health Standards.
• Finance & Budgeting : Oversee accounting and financial reporting, develop the annual budget (in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and Directors), and provide regular updates to the Board of Health.
• Human Resources & Labour Relations : Foster effective labour relations, administer collective agreements, and participate in grievance resolution, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution as needed.
• Facilities & Operational Oversight : Direct building services, facilities management, and other administrative areas, ensuring a safe and functional environment that supports service delivery.
• Staff Development & Culture : Nurture a high-performance culture by mentoring managers, collaborating across teams, and enhancing staff engagement through supportive leadership and open communication.
• Reporting & Accountability : Provide periodic and annual reports to the Executive Committee, Board of Health, Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders, ensuring transparency in operations and decision-making.

Experience, Knowledge and Capabilities

Qualifications & Requirements

Maintains a mean to travel on an occasional basis such as for off-site meetings, for example having a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Compensation

The salary range is $126,781 – $145,782 per annum plus a competitive full benefit package and pension plan. Public Health Sudbury & District provides relocation allowance (i.e., moving expenses) in accordance with agency policy.

Work Location Arrangement : Partial On-site – the position requires a combination of regular on-site and remote work.

Application Instructions

If this opportunity matches your interest, experience, and qualifications, please apply online with a cover letter and resume in confidence to arthur@wmc.on.ca .

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview by Public Health Sudbury & District will be contacted. Leadership assessments will be administered as part of the selection process. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal and financial record search will also be required for the successful candidate.

This item was last modified on March 7, 2025

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