Service Manager

4 weeks ago


Greater Toronto Area Canada, Ontario Children's Aid Society Sudbury and Manitoulin Full time

The Organization

The Children's Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin (CASDSM) is a non-profit community organization with a legal mandate to safeguard children and youth from abuse and neglect. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected from within the community. They develop programs and services based on the needs of children, youth, and families in the community. As a Children's Aid Society, they are regulated by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and are governed by the Ontario Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA).


At CASDSM, they prioritize ensuring the safety and well-being of children and youth in the community, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. They work in partnership with parents, caregivers, and the community to provide a secure environment for children and youth through services that are equitable and culturally aligned. Their team of highly committed professionals collaborates with other community service providers to support families facing various challenges, such as poverty, unemployment, ill health, domestic violence, or mental health issues. Together, they strive to create a stronger, healthier community where every child and youth can thrive.


The Opportunity

Are you interested in becoming a Service Manager and making a significant and meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families? As a Service Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading the delivery of child protection services, ensuring the safety and well-being of those who need it the most. You will also have the opportunity to assess the current structure and programs then implement your innovative ideas to shape service operations, provide clinical supervision, and collaborate with community partners to create positive outcomes.


By joining the team, you will help create a nurturing and ethical organizational culture that truly changes lives. You will work with a team to provide a brighter future for vulnerable children and families in the community. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take on this meaningful role, we invite you to join CASDSM on this important journey.


Mandate

As the Service Manager, you will play a vital role in fulfilling the organization's mission to protect and support vulnerable children and youth. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee and streamline the delivery of mandated child protection services, ensuring the safety and well-being of those in need. With your big-picture perspective and leadership, you will have the opportunity to act as a change agent to shape and guide service operations, provide compassionate clinical supervision, and collaborate closely with community partners.


Your strategic thinking and ability to incorporate data and trends into your daily practice will be essential in achieving program improvements for the children and families CASDSM serves. By implementing innovative approaches and best practices, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of services, help to steer the direction of the agency, evaluate future needs and participate in succession planning. Your role will also involve working in partnership with human resources and legal services to ensure service excellence and compliance with regulations and standards.


As the Service Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. Your dedication and commitment to the mission of CASDSM will help create a safe and supportive environment, providing hope and a brighter future for those who need it most. Join this crucial mission and be a driving force in protecting and empowering children and youth in the community.


Key Accountabilities

The position will include the following responsibilities:


Major Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the planning of services for the Agency's teams and the organization as a whole, fostering collaboration and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Promote creative thinking and continuous improvement, encouraging innovative approaches to enhance service responses and practices.
  • Monitor services provided to families, ensuring they meet short-term and long-term goals, and proactively mitigate the need for ongoing protection intervention.


  • Monitor and ensure compliance with legislation, agency policies, and accreditation standards, promoting a culture of excellence and adherence to regulations.
  • Investigate and address complaints specific to service delivery, ensuring timely resolution, and maintaining service levels.
  • Mitigate complex service or legal situations and address problematic working relationships with community agencies or professionals, fostering effective collaboration and partnerships.
  • Provide functional and clinical supervision, including identifying growth opportunities while fostering an evidence-informed learning culture and supporting the professional growth of staff.
  • Embed the agency's Mission, Vision, and Values into daily functions, promoting a positive, ethical, and respectful organizational culture that guides decision-making and actions.


Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have the following:


Education:

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred
  • Consideration may be given to applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree with equivalent lived experience
  • Bilingualism (English and French) would be an asset but is not a requirement


Experience:

  • A minimum of five years of Supervisory experience in a child welfare agency
  • Demonstrated leadership and collaboration
  • Knowledge and lived experience in Northern Ontario would be an asset


Competencies and Attributes:

  • Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal skills, and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff.
  • Knowledge of Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), related legislation, prescribed child protection standards and procedures, Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and Part X of the CYFSA, Violence Against Women (VAW) and Intimate Partner Violence, Principles and Pillars of Community Engagement, and community partners and organizations serving children, youth, and families.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report preparation, and presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
  • Strong knowledge and expertise in strategic and operational planning, project management, analytical ability, and conceptual thinking.
  • Ability to transform knowledge into compelling messages and disseminate them effectively to a variety of audiences.
  • Capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and challenging environment.



  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario AY Talent Full time

    Our client is a law firm in downtown Toronto & Etobicoke noted for their business and public law work. They are recruiting for a Manager, Corporate Services Manager for Compliance to join their firm. This new position is a key leadership role responsible for supervising the Compliance Services Group, enhancing operational efficiencies, and ensuring our...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario AY Talent Full time

    Our client is a law firm in downtown Toronto & Etobicoke noted for their business and public law work. They are recruiting for a Manager, Corporate Services Manager for Compliance to join their firm. This new position is a key leadership role responsible for supervising the Compliance Services Group, enhancing operational efficiencies, and ensuring our...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Marketplace Events Full time

    Job SummaryYou will be responsible for the strategic and operational responsibilities related to supervision and training of staff members carrying out Marketplace Events’ digital functions: including website CMS, and related ongoing maintenance. This position will ensure web and digital functions operate within the structure and scope of an integrated...

  • Purchasing Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario TalentoHC Full time

    Purchasing Manager Talento has partnered with a non-profit purchasing and supply chain management company that services several global fast-food chains. They are currently searching for a Purchasing Manager to spearhead the inventory control and distribution of assigned products. Responsibilities will include negotiating pricing and the development of the...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Mantab Food Group Full time

    About the jobAs a Sales Representative, you will be tasked with cultivating and nurturing relationships with accounts, while also spearheading efforts to generate new business and boost sales growth. The ideal candidate should possess a demonstrable history of success in sales, coupled with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities. This role...

  • PSP Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Brunel Full time

    PSP Manager (12-month contract)Greater Toronto AreaIntroductionWe are hiring a PSP Manager for our client, Eli Lilly, based in the Greater Toronto Area. Eli Lilly is invested in building a service ecosystem to discover and respond to the individual holistic needs of our patients. Through authentic one-to-one relationships, they seek to create an invaluable...

  • PSP Manager

    2 days ago


    Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Brunel Full time

    PSP Manager (12-month contract)Greater Toronto AreaIntroductionWe are hiring a PSP Manager for our client, Eli Lilly, based in the Greater Toronto Area. Eli Lilly is invested in building a service ecosystem to discover and respond to the individual holistic needs of our patients. Through authentic one-to-one relationships, they seek to create an invaluable...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Winchesters Incorporated Full time

    Manager of Risk and GovernanceToronto, ON/HybridWe are looking to hire an experienced full-time Manager of Risk and Governance for our client, who is a large financial services organization. The Manager will oversee the company’s contracts and policies. This role will involve completing regular SOC and B10 reports for OSFI compliance. This is a new role...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Winchesters Incorporated Full time

    Manager of Risk and GovernanceToronto, ON/HybridWe are looking to hire an experienced full-time Manager of Risk and Governance for our client, who is a large financial services organization. The Manager will oversee the company’s contracts and policies. This role will involve completing regular SOC and B10 reports for OSFI compliance. This is a new role...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Apex Systems Full time

    Wealth Project ManagerApex Systems is a global IT services provider and our consulting practice has an opening for a Senior Project Manager with Wealth Management experience, product launch experience and portfolio management to place with our Client (Top 5 Canadian Bank).Client: Big 5 BankLocation: hybrid 1-2 days a week , Downtown Toronto, OntarioTerms: 6...

  • General Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Reimer Associates Inc. Full time

    Our client is a tree-care company providing a wide range of services across the GTA. They are looking for a General Manager. Working out of the office in West Toronto the General Manager is responsible to manage the overall operations of the business with a focus on safety and customer service. The right person will be a Certified Arborist and have...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario LHH Knightsbridge Full time

    ABOUT OUR CLIENT: ENWAVE ENERGY CORPORATIONEnwave Energy Corporation is a fully integrated, sustainable energy services provider with Canadian operations in Toronto, Windsor, London, and Charlottetown. With over thirty years of experience operating one of North America's largest district energy systems and dealing with a variety of energy needs, Enwave...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario LHH Knightsbridge Full time

    ABOUT OUR CLIENT: ENWAVE ENERGY CORPORATIONEnwave Energy Corporation is a fully integrated, sustainable energy services provider with Canadian operations in Toronto, Windsor, London, and Charlottetown. With over thirty years of experience operating one of North America's largest district energy systems and dealing with a variety of energy needs, Enwave...

  • Sr Project Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Insight Global Full time

    Insight Global is seeking a dynamic Sr. Project Manager for a Big 5 Bank client is seeking to spearhead IT delivery for Real-Time and Emerging Payments projects. This role involves collaboration with esteemed third-party payment solution partners to advance our payment capabilities within the Treasury and Payments Services department. The ideal candidate...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Apex Systems Full time

    Sr Project ManagerApex Systems is a global IT services provider and our consulting practice has an opening for Senior Project Manager with end to end project management experience in the Retail sector for a Top Five Bank.Client: Big 5 BankLocation: Hybrid 1-2 days a week-Downtown Toronto, OntarioTerms: 6 month contract, Strong possibility of extensionHours:...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Bevertec Full time

    Job Title: IT Project ManagerLocation: Scarborough, ONType: PermanentRole Summary: The Project Manager, IT is responsible for leveraging technology to enhance our core capabilities and maximize business outcomes. This role involves leading the digital delivery portfolio, focusing on systems, data, and automation to ensure the successful end-to-end delivery...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario MacDonald Search Group Full time

    Our client, a renowned global brand and leader in the food service industry, is currently seeking Area Real Estate Managers to join their team in GTA. Responsible for sourcing and negotiating deals for new store locations within an assigned territory, this role aligns with the regional growth plan. It presents a great opportunity for dynamic, self-motivated...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario MacDonald Search Group Full time

    Our client, a renowned global brand and leader in the food service industry, is currently seeking Area Real Estate Managers to join their team in GTA. Responsible for sourcing and negotiating deals for new store locations within an assigned territory, this role aligns with the regional growth plan. It presents a great opportunity for dynamic, self-motivated...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Adecco Full time

    Job Title: National Compensation and Benefits Senior ManagerLocation: Hybrid (Preferred: Greater Toronto Area or Montreal)About our client: Proud to have recently earned the badge as the Best Workplace for 2023. As a leading organization in our industry, we are committed to fostering a positive and dynamic work environment. We are seeking a highly skilled...


  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Ontario Insight Global Full time

    DAY BY DAY: A large financial client is looking for a Senior Manager to sit out of Ontario or BC with the expectation of an ability to work in the Toronto or Vancouver office for one week a quarter. This person will be joining to create a platform with the goal of integrating credit union services to their platform. This manager must have an understanding of...