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Director, People and Culture

Employer
Family and Children's Services of Frontenac Lennox and Addington
Location
Kingston, Ontario
Salary
$116,412 - $131,022
Closing date
Dec 9, 2021

Family and Children's Services of Frontenac Lennox and Addington (FACSFLA) is a community Agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and mandated under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act of Ontario. They receive funding from the Government of Ontario, and their staff, foster families, and volunteers are community members serving other members of our community in need of support. They work in partnership with those they serve and other community service organizations.

FACSFLA is guided by a strategic plan that includes family engagement, seeking a sense of belonging for children and youth, acknowledging and addressing racism and oppression that exists in their organization, taking responsibility and attempting to change the colonial approach that causes harm to families and communities, and promoting wellness and professional growth of their staff. The work FACSFLA does is regularly reviewed by their Board of Directors, the Government of Ontario and in some cases the Family Court. FACSFLA strives to meet strict performance indicators - all designed to improve service.  Independent oversight agencies assist our service recipients in advocating for their needs.

Most service users are family members in need of support, guidance and understanding. FACSFLA’s work is to respectfully listen to their voices and assist them to ensure children grow up in a safe place. Their Vision is Children and Youth Growing Up in Their Families, Cultures and Communities. This is what their Vision means – FACFLA believes the best place for kids to grow up is with their own family. That’s why their primary goal is to keep families in crisis together. If that’s not possible they will turn first to extended family or the connected community for help. Foster care will always be a last resort and temporary as FACSFLA searches for permanency if a child or youth cannot return home. If a permanent home cannot be secured with someone known to the child, FACFLA will find them a permanent home and family through adoption. They will preserve and promote the culture and community of the child’s family. The child will know where they come from and who they are connected to. Every child and youth in FACSFLA’s care will be heard and will experience safety and well-being in a nurturing environment that is respectful of their heritage and identity.

Position Overview

The Director of People and Culture acts as a strategic Human Resources Advisor, promoting excellence in Human Resources (HR) practice by providing expert advice and leadership to Senior Leadership team, staff, Board members, and other community and business partners as required. The Director provides leadership and direct support on a range of Human Resources matters, programs, and processes, as well as oversight for all day-to-day HR activities. This includes, but is not limited to, employees and labour relations, full cycle recruitment, orientation and onboarding, health and safety, wellness strategies, talent planning, succession planning, disability management, policy development and implementation, organizational planning and development, performance management, learning and development, and compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Human Resources (HR), Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, or related field. Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) professional designation in good standing;
  • A minimum of 7 years of progressive HR Generalist experience in a strategic and leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job;
  • An open and collaborative management style that promotes partnerships and builds trust, with the ability to engage, motivate, and coach all levels of the Agency;
  • Excellent knowledge of legislation, principles, and practices governing Human Resources management and labour relations;
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to foster cooperation, build consensus, gain support, and influence decision-making and outcomes;
  • Strong commitment and demonstrated knowledge of the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice, and experience working within an anti-oppressive, decolonized practice framework;
  • Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship management skills to interact effectively as a team member as well as build and nurture effective working relationships with staff, colleagues/peers, union partners, and community stakeholders;
  • Excellent, demonstrated written communication skills to create clear, concise documents such as letters, reports, business plans, and other documents in response to information requests;
  • Excellent, demonstrated verbal communication skills to facilitate, lead, and mediate a variety of meetings with staff of all levels of the Agency and other individuals as required, some of which may be sensitive in nature and require significant tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality;
  • Demonstrates ability to manage competing demands and tight timelines;
  • Strategic thinking, excellent analytical skills, judgment, and political insight to identify issues and analyze risk, as well as to identify options to address issues and recommend solutions;
  • Demonstrates high degree of accountability, takes ownership, and ensures integrity is maintained with all aspects of work;
  • Bilingualism (fluency in French and English) is an asset, as Kingston is a designated French language services area under the French Language Services Act (selected candidates will be assessed); and
  • Ability to establish mechanisms for performance management, including performance appraisals, performance improvement plans, and workload monitoring.

FACSFLA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce to provide the best support to the children, youth, and families we serve. In support of their Strategic Priorities, we are seeking individuals who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives to assist the organization in reflecting the community FACSFLA serves. This is consistent with FACSFLA’s obligation under the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure that their hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

FACSFLA and Feldman Daxon Partners will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact Patrick Rowan.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in FACSFLA and for applying.

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Patrick Rowan, Partner

Feldman Daxon Partners               

45 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M4V 1K9

T: 416-515-7600 x254

E: prowan@feldmandaxon.com

www.Feldmandaxon.com

ABOUT FELDMAN DAXON PARTNERS

Feldman Daxon Partners is Canada’s longest-standing national provider of executive search, career transition, and coaching/leadership development services. For 30 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation in human resources consulting by integrating these three services. Our Executive Search practice has been locating top talent for senior executive and managerial positions on a retainer-fee basis since our firm was founded in 1991. Our unwavering set of core values and dedication to client service has allowed us to build and maintain relationships with hundreds of clients in virtually every market sector, and across Canada. Regular communication, high quality candidate shortlists, industry knowledge, judgment, and expediency in our retainer search services are all reasons Canada’s leading companies choose to partner with the professionals at Feldman Daxon.

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