Director, Corporate Services

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**Director, Corporate Services**

Full-Time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

$115,994 - $142,586 annually

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competition closes June 30th, 2025

**Kawartha Conservation**

**Lindsay, Ontario**

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and public service? Kawartha Conservation is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking **Director, Corporate Services** to lead a diverse portfolio of corporate functions that are essential to our mission to champion watershed health as the recognized leader in natural asset management.

As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will shape the future of our organization by overseeing Finance, Human Resources, IT, Records Management, Health & Safety, and Communications. This is more than a management role—it’s an opportunity to drive innovation, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure organizational resilience in a rapidly evolving public sector landscape.

**What You’ll Do**

**Lead with Vision**: Guide a multidisciplinary team, aligning departmental goals with our Strategic Plan and fostering a collaborative, outcome-driven culture.
- **Drive Operational Excellence**: Oversee financial planning, audits, and reporting under public sector accounting standards. Ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.
- **Champion People and Culture**: Shape HR strategies, support employee development, and promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace.
- **Modernize Systems**: Advance digital transformation in records management and IT infrastructure to support organizational efficiency and innovation.
- **Amplify Our Voice**: Lead corporate communications and branding initiatives that enhance public awareness and stakeholder engagement.
- **Support Governance**: Provide strategic insights and reporting to the Board of Directors, and act as a signing authority on key administrative matters.

**Why Kawartha Conservation?**

At Kawartha Conservation, we believe that **how** we work is just as important as **what** we do. Our culture is built on shared values that guide our decisions, shape our interactions, and define our success:
**Teamwork**: We collaborate across departments and disciplines, valuing diverse perspectives and working together to achieve shared goals.

**Client Service**: We are committed to delivering high-quality, responsive service to our communities, partners, and stakeholders.

**Integrity and Accountability**: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and ethical conduct.

**Innovation and Learning**: We embrace change, encourage curiosity, and invest in continuous improvement and professional development.

**Health, Safety, and Wellbeing**: We prioritize a safe, respectful, and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.

**Positive Work Environment**: We foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and mutual respect—where people feel valued and empowered to contribute.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including:

- **Group Benefits Plan** including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- **OMERS Pension Plan** - a secure, defined-benefit pension for long-term financial stability
- **Flexible Work Arrangements** including hybrid and remote work options
- **Generous Vacation and Leave Policies** to support rest, family, and personal needs
- **Professional Development Opportunities** to support your growth and leadership journey
- **Employee Wellness Initiatives** and a strong commitment to mental health and safety
- **Supportive Leadership** and a collaborative team environment that values your voice

**More information**

If this position interests you, please review the full details at: Careers & Volunteering | Join Kawartha Conservation.

All personal information is collected in accordance with the _Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_. Kawartha Conservation is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Pay: $115,994.00-$142,586.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-30