The Position

The General Manager of Health & Human Services and CEO of Public Health oversees a comprehensive department that delivers vital human services to municipal residents. This role encompasses management of all departmental facets, from daily program delivery to strategic planning and evaluation. Key responsibilities include guiding sectors such as Child Care, Early Years and Recreation, Employment and Social Services, Public Health, Senior Services, and Housing Services.

Key Responsibilities

Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies are embodied in the following responsibilities :

• Uphold and exemplify Chatham-Kent’s core values in overseeing key areas such as Child Care, Early Years and Recreation, Employment & Social Services, Public Health, Senior Services, and Housing Services.
• Engage in the negotiation and implementation of collective agreements, ensuring fair and just relations with our workforce.
• Promote integrated delivery of social, health, and senior services within the community, fostering collaboration and unified service delivery.
• Manage a multi-million-dollar annual operating budget for the department, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource optimization.
• Act as Chief Executive Officer for the Board of Health. In shared leadership with the Medical Officer of Health, ensure that the Board’s mandate is effectively met.
• Serve as the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM), overseeing a range of provincially mandated services, upholding both municipal and provincial standards.
• Assume ‘Acting CAO’ duties when necessary, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to organizational excellence.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate :

The candidate should hold memberships in :

To apply to this mission-critical executive role in municipal health administration, submit your application to Phelps by clicking here :

Application deadline : October 16, 2023.

401 Bay Street, Suite 1400, Toronto, ON M5H 2Y4

Phone : 416 364 6229

Note : Prospective hires must undergo a background check before starting their position. This check can encompass a Police Criminal Record Check, verification of education / certifications, and an employment reference check.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Municipality, as a workforce and service provider, is an active leader committed to prioritizing equitable opportunities, promoting diversity, and building a strong sense of belonging.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are on the lands of the Anishnaabeg Nation. This spot where we gather is the traditional land of the Three Fires Confederacy : the Odawa, Potawatami and Ojibwe. We also recognize that this land is now home to the Delaware Nation. This land was settled through the McKee Purchase Treaty of 1790 and we, as beneficiaries of the treaty, must recognize our responsibilities including our collective responsibilities to the land and water.