Greenstone was created by the amalgamation of the former municipalities of Geraldton, Longlac, Nakina and Beardmore. It also includes settlement areas such as Caramat, Jellicoe, Macdiarmid and several First Nations communities. Greenstone is a single tier municipality in the District of Thunder Bay. It has a population of about 4,600 and a geographic an area of 3,172 sq. making it one of the largest municipalities in Canada.

Greenstone is known as "Nature’s Hometown.” Located just off Trans-Canada Highway 17, turning onto Highway 11 at Nipigon, the unspoiled beauty of Greenstone unfolds with miles of Boreal Forest and vast numbers of lakes and river systems. Thunder Bay is a short three-hour scenic drive away.

With a combined operational and capital budget of approximately of $40M and more than 100 permanent, part-time and seasonal staff, Greenstone is committed to meeting the needs of its residents and business community by delivering efficient and effective services.

Inspire the Future

As the ideal candidate and our new Director of Community Services you are known as an inspiring and empowering leader who is genuinely committed to our mandate in the context of an evolving social and community services landscape. As the successful candidate you will have a strategic mindset, coupled with the ability to optimize approach, and skillfully deliver a range of community services in a constantly changing environment.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Community Services position is accountable for over 25 staff and the overall management, financial and fiscal responsibility for forward thinking strategies and effective management and operation of Community Services Division which includes, Social Services and Ontario Works, Housing, Children and Family Services, Senior Services and other community-based services.

Our workplace culture is founded upon our strategic priorities that are centred around building a solid foundation for the future, focusing on service delivery, quality, creating an optimal place for our staff, system partners and most importantly fostering a vibrant, healthy community. As our Director of Community Services, you will embrace this culture and continue to guide and inspire a dedicated team.

Ideal qualifications

A University degree, in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Health Sciences or other relevant discipline, or a two-year College diploma in a relevant discipline with more than 5 years experience in administration and social services. Seasoned leader with extensive experience leading complex operations in any of Social Services, Housing, Seniors Services, Children Services or other community-oriented programs related to social or health services. Superior strategic and operational management expertise to lead, motivate and inspire teams to achieve operational, policy and program goals and unite around a shared vision. Experience employing interest-based approaches to achieve successful outcomes with internal and external partners. Demonstrated success in developing relationships and communicating with municipal, provincial and federal governments, other partners as well as staff and community members that we serve.

Key Benefits of working at the Municipality of Greenstone

A competitive salary ranging from $118,304 to $133,987.80, plus a comprehensive benefits package and OMERS pension. A flexible work policy, state-of-the-art office environment, low-cost of housing, access to healthcare, education, recreation, and cultural activities in a vibrant rural, northern setting with nearby waterfront amenities. How to Apply To explore this opportunity please apply via email by August 21 or sooner to careers@waterhousesearch.net quoting project GS-DCS. Should you wish to speak to our Executive Recruiter or to receive more information please contact Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4, amy@waterhousesearch.net or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, jon@waterhousesearch.net.

All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.