Director of Corporate Services

Greater Sudbury Police Service
Invites applications for the position of
Permanent Full-Time – Director of Corporate Services

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief of Police, the Director of Corporate Services will provide executive leadership and strategic direction to a suite of corporate services that make a value-added contribution to the effective performance and overall smooth functioning of the organization. Key areas of responsibility include the Divisions of Finance and Human Resources. Additional areas of responsibility include Labour Relations, strategic initiatives, procedural oversight and risk management.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Leads annual and multi-year operating and capital budgeting process while providing strategic advice supporting Greater Sudbury Police Service in achieving its financial obligations, goals, and objectives which will include overseeing and ensuring strong financial controllership, sound financial procedures/processes, financial forecasting, asset management, financial reporting, cost containment, and effective financial solutions.
- Ensures sound human resources practices and systems are in place to support members, maintain, and sustain staffing levels.
- Inspires others, promotes an environment of inclusivity, values continuous learning, and encourages development.
- Ensures business agreements are effectively administered and in accordance with required terms.
- Oversees significant organizational projects and procurements making decisions on diverse topics and ensuring key administrative linkages are aligned with the strategic and operational processes.
- Participates actively in collective bargaining and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, standards, and collective agreements through respect, collaboration, and cooperation.
- Ensures compliance with existing and forthcoming legislation to determine impacts on GSPS.
- Oversees risk management, in particular civil litigation.
- Provides leadership and oversight of strategic initiatives.
- Contributes to the Strategic Planning process including planning, implementing, ongoing monitoring, updating, and reporting to ensure targets are achieved through innovative strategies and initiatives.
- Promotes a positive, respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace with a strong commitment to member wellness.
- Demonstrates a solid commitment to GSPS mission, vision, and values that fosters a culture of respect, equity, empowerment and appreciation, and member health.
- Represents GSPS by leading and/or participating on corporate and special projects, task forces, forums, committees or working groups both within and outside GSPS.
- Focuses on quality improvement through ongoing monitoring and implementation of initiatives and remedies to provide high quality corporate services supported by data analytics.
- Provides recommendations and advice to the Chief of Police, Police Service Board, and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) flowing from areas of responsibility.
- Contributes to the safeguarding of the GSPS fiscal and physical assets, including planning for business continuity processes in preparation for and in response to a variety of actual and potential crises.
- Maintains open dialogue and works collaboratively with a wide range of contacts internally and externally including but not limited to police partners; Municipal, Provincial, and Federal government stakeholders; and business counterparts.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a business or related field.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Account (CA) designation.
- Minimum of 10 years of senior level corporate leadership experience.
- Superior knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), managing capital and operating budgets, and financial controllership.
- Proven experience leading successful corporate change through leadership and engagement to meet organizational goals.
- Knowledge of and proven capacity to apply legislation such as Community Safety and Policing Act (formerly Police Services Act), Employment Standards Act, Municipal Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable legislation, governing authorities, privacy laws, collective agreements, legal agreements, internal procedures, and relevant standards.
- Possess a solid understanding and experience in championing employee health, safety, and wellness with a focus on mental wellness.
- Display strong understanding of collective agreements with well developed negotiation skills as a participant at the bargaining table and in administering collective agreements and grievance resolution processes.

Assets:

- Master's-level education in business-related field.
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), or Certified Human Resources Professional Executive (CHRE) in good standing with the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA).
- Participation in, or completion of, the Certified Municipal Manager (CMM) program or equivalent.
- Post-graduate training in leadership; public or business administration.
- Understanding of Boards, Board Governance and Municipal Government.

Skills:

- Strong financial and business management skills including ability to model financial data, plan and forecast spending prepare financial reports and effectively respond to unforeseen circumstances.
- Strong analytical skills ensuring accuracy with large volume and diversity of work.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-faceted human resources issues including complex WSIB files at the executive level.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically to promote service excellence and ability to manage risk.
- Strong understanding of the strategic planning process with proven strategic results-oriented accountability through monitoring and evaluating organizational performance, productivity, and outcomes.
- Capable of evidence-based decision-making and problem solving through well-developed critical thinking and judgement skills.
- Able to manage a demanding workload with multiple competing priorities, assignments, and pressures to meet deadlines based on urgency and importance.
- Demonstrated work experience ensuring integrity and confidentiality are maintained.
- A strong command, understanding, and/or experience with large and complex issues at the executive level with a demonstrated ability to respond to sensitive, high-profile issues in a timely and responsible manner.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, formulate, articulate, and implement strategic and operational improvements aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and values to further the advancement of the Greater Sudbury Police Service Proven political acuity in a highly dynamic organization.
- Superior strategic communication, consultative and relationship-building skills, with demonstrated experience in managing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to impact, lead and influence others at all levels to achieve desired outcomes.
- Strong analytical abilities with complex data sets particularly financial and human resources.
- Able to mediate conflict through a variety of resolution approaches including the use of third parties or experts.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze large volumes of data making recommendations on findings.

Note: The above position description outlines the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

Hours of Work: 40 hours / week - Monday to Friday (some weekends and evenings may be required).

Salary Range: $146,000 - $177,000

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required under the Greater Sudbury Police Services Employment Accommodation Policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

The selection process will reflect the dedication of the Greater Sudbury Police Service to the principles of Equal Opportunity.

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cover letter and resume relating your knowledge, skills, and experience to the qualifications listed in the posting is required.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 14th, 2025, at 0800hrs.

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