Director of Strategic Development Services in Québec

KSCS is seeking an experienced and innovative leader with sound analytical and program development skills to guide the Strategic Development Services teams to deliver a high standard of service for KSCS. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Strategic Development Services is responsible for providing direction, leadership, and guidance towards the achievement of the KSCS Strategic Framework and Community Wellness Plan as it relates to Organizational Strategic Development (OSD), Policy Development, Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten, and Quality Improvement/Assurance teams.

The strategic leadership position focuses on motivation of a broad or highly specialized group within the organization, with significant impact on direction and success. Skills and knowledge are considered mature. Applies extensive knowledge and advanced problem-solving skills to complex issues.

The Director of Strategic Development Services is accountable to the Executive Director for managing the organization’s operations through directing and coordinating activities consistent with its established mission, goals, objectives, and policies. Responsibilities include:

• Managing, preparing, administering, and directing the control of specific areas of the business.
• Providing day-to-day direction and management of the relevant business area.
• Reviewing and approving recommendations, providing relevant information to the executive management team.
• Monitoring departmental adherence to approved budgets.
• Designing and developing organizational policies relevant to the department.
• Selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Managing the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing.
• Making decisions and giving input to executives requiring extensive analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities include:

• Exercising visionary leadership throughout KSCS Organizational Strategic Development, Policy Development, Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten, and Quality Improvement/Assurance Services.
• Providing supervision and establishing accountability with the Managers, Supervisors, and staff for their respective service areas.
• Ensuring optimum level of resource management in consideration of priorities of programs and services.
• Providing Project Management.
• Ensuring accurate and consistent communication and networking both internal and external to the organizations.
• Performing any other job-related duties as may be required by the immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Services or Health Management Service field and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Management and Supervisory role in a related field.
• Undergraduate in Human Services or Health Management Services and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a management role in a related field.
• High School Diploma and ten (10) years of experience in a management role in health and social services.

Skills and requirements:

• Ability to manage conflict, experience with conflict resolution.
• Sound problem solving and analytical skills, focused decision making, open to challenges.
• Ability to craft articulate documents such as proposals, reports, briefs, and correspondences that effectively communicate messages.
• Sound knowledge of KSCS Policies, Programs, Administration and Operational Procedures, INAC and Health Canada regulations and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of the issues facing KSCS and its present and future needs.
• Sound knowledge of management tools, business planning, strategic planning, accounting, and budgeting.
• Good understanding of government systems (local, regional, national-aboriginal and mainstream) and funding sources.
• Experience in program development and planning.
• Good knowledge of computer programs and good keyboarding skills (Word, Excel).
• Excellent knowledge of Kahnawà:ke, its culture and the issues, concerns, and socio-economic problems facing the community.
• Must be sensitive and open to traditional native concepts and be prepared to adapt services that reflect cultural differences.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is a requirement as travel is required.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to deal with high stress.

Assets:

• Knowledge of Kanien’keha and French.