Ontario Works Supervisor

Job Description

REGULAR FULL-TIME

ONTARIO WORKS SUPERVISOR

Posting #SS2024-012

68,468 – $88,325 annually

MANDATE :

Reporting to the Ontario Works Manager, the incumbent will provide leadership, direction, planning, coordination and customer service for the Ontario Works program and Ontario Works staff. Assist with the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies and procedures and ministry and municipal budgets. Provide support to the Ontario Works Manager, assisting as needed with tasks and projects. Ensure staff are provided with and use the appropriate training and / or procedures, equipment and material to perform assigned duties. Ensure that all employees perform work in accordance with relevant Health and Safety Legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 3-year Diploma in social services or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related progressive experience, including supervisory ideally in Ontario Works, ODSP, or related social service agency.
• Requires excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to negotiate, problem solve and prioritize.
• Requires a high level of computer proficiency in current and program related technologies.
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership and financial budgeting skills.
• Sound working knowledge of Ontario Works legislation and the Ontario Disability Support Program is an asset.
• Experience supervising in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and have access to a vehicle in order to attend off site meetings on a weekly basis.

This position is evaluated at Level 7 ($68,468 – $88,325) annually as per 2024 NUG Salary Grid.

What we offer :

Competitive compensation

Competitive paid time off (vacation, floats, sick, etc)

Alternate working arrangements / working from home

Extended healthcare coverage, dental and vison care, disability insurance, life & dependent life insurance

Ontario Municipal Employers Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Wellness promotion account

Training and development opportunities