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Essex County is a charming county located in the southwestern part of Ontario. Bordered by Lake Erie to the south, the Detroit River to the west and Lake St. Clair to the north, the region has robust agricultural and manufacturing sectors and a rapidly expanding tourism industry.
Located just over 30 minutes from Windsor, the county is home to a number of picturesque communities, including Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Leamington and Tecumseh. Steeped in rich history, the area boasts strong Canadian roots.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and to the Committee of Management (COM) at County Council, the newly created role of Director of Health and Community Services and Administrator (Director/Administrator) is responsible for the strategic planning, oversight and administration of all health and community services provided by the County of Essex (County), including those provided by the Long-Term Care Home (Sun Parlor Home) and Community Services Division.
The Director/Administrator provides strategic leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of the County, ensuring that organizational goals align with the County’s mission, vision and values. Guided by servant leadership principles, the Director/Administrator fosters a supportive and empowering environment for employees, prioritizing mentorship, professional growth, and team collaboration.
This role is responsible for overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and policies, and driving initiatives that enhance both organizational success and employee well-being within the long-term care home and community services.
The Director/Administrator also acts as a representative of the County of Essex at community and committee meetings and a liaison with Community and Social Services throughout the region, province and the local OHT.
This leader will also be a mentor, a builder of trust, and a champion of leading from a place of mission and purpose.
The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in a unionized environment, including significant direct senior management experience that includes program development, financial and budget administration, and human resources management within the health care, social services, or community services sector. They will also have experience in mentorship, coaching, and conflict resolution, preferably within a multi-disciplinary team dynamic. The successful candidate will bring an understanding of applicable legislation, municipal and regional government organization and structure, industry standards, and communities served. Preference will be given to candidates with recent, relevant healthcare experience.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/director-health-community-services-administrator-county-of-essex/. For additional information contact Natalie Woods at natalie@miramsbecker.com.
The County of Essex and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
