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Director, Corporate Services & CFO
full-time•Windsor
About this role
Non-Union, Windsor
Permanent
Posting expiry date: February 16, 2026 at 4:30pm
Work Environment: Office and Community
Hours of Work: Weekday hours, occasional weekends/evening hours, occasional after-hours on-call queries.
Overall Job Responsibility:
As a member of the leadership team (LT), the Director, Corporate Services and CFO will participate in the tactical and strategic planning and enterprise risk management functions of the WECHU. The Director, Corporate Services and CFO will support the WECHU in addressing the Fiduciary Requirements noted under the Ontario Public Health Standards. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Provide strategic oversight to the Finance, Information Technology and Facilities Departments of the WECHU
- Provide leadership, support and guidance to the Manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting, the Information Technology Manager and the Facilities Manager.
- Prepare the annual administrative operating budget and present to the LT, the Finance and Audit Committee and to the Board of Health for approval
- Provide administrative support to the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Health
- Provide oversight to the Finance Team in the annual external audit for the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Children, Communities and Social Services financial statements.
- Develop and maintain corporate policies and procedures
- Participate in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
- Provide timely and relevant information to facilitate the decision-making processes undertaken by LT, the CEO and the Board of Health through the CEO.
- Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of Ministry/Board of Health Accountability Agreements
- Maintain a financial reporting system that enables the Board of Health to address all budgetary and financial reporting requirements of the Ministry of Health
- Comply with the financial requirements of the Board of Health as indicated under the Health Protection and Promotion Act
- Prepare and review annual service plan and budget submission to the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- Prepare various Ministry reports including but not limited to: Standard Activity Reports by quarter, Quarterly Budget Variance Information Reports and Annual Reconciliation Reports
- Other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications
Education/Training and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce, under Ont. Reg. 164/84 (HPPA Act); or equivalent knowledge and experience approved by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
- A Chartered Professional Accountant designation
- A minimum of 5 years progressive leadership experience in business management and administration, preferably within the public sector
- Strategic planning and analytical expertise combined with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
- Demonstrated experience in managing and overseeing IT and Facilities Departments
- Efficient and proven management style with the ability to prioritize and plan complex undertakings with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible manner
- Understanding of reporting requirements for the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- Familiarity with Health Protection and Promotion Act, Ontario Public Health Standards and Protocols, Ontario Public Health Organizational Standards, Public Health Funding and Accountability Agreement
- Project Management experience is an asset
- Public health management and program leadership experience would be an asset
Other Requirements:
- Knowledge of MFIPPA, PHIPA, and record retention by-laws as it relates to health information
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills: well-established verbal and written communication abilities
- Experience in labour relations and maintaining a positive union management culture is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain sensitive information confidentially
- Advanced computer skills with programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook calendar; experience in Ceridian Dayforce an asset
- TB skin test
- A satisfactory vulnerable sector police clearance
- A valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, access to a reliable motor vehicle during working hours and $2 million in liability insurance required
- Proof of Immunization for all Ontario publicly funded immunizations
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
What you'll do
- The Director, Corporate Services and CFO will oversee the Finance, IT, and Facilities Departments, ensuring compliance with public health standards and managing the annual budget. This role involves providing strategic oversight and support to various teams and facilitating decision-making processes.
About Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit provides public health services to the residents and businesses of Windsor and Essex County in Ontario, Canada. The organization promotes and protects the public's health in the City of Windsor, the County of Essex, and on Pelee Island under the authority of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Some of the key areas of focus include; injury and fall prevention, nutrition promotion, physical activity promotion, substance abuse prevention, smoking cessation, workplace health promotion, flu shot clinic, vaccine information and distribution, tuberculosis testing and surveillance, immunizations for school ages children, sexual health clinic, reportable diseases and community outbreak management, health inspections, mould information, reproductive and child heath services, dental health clinic, Healthy Babies Healthy Children program, and comprehensive school health program.
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