WHITBY HYDRO ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION
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DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES
Position Summary
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Director of Corporate Services is responsible for the leadership of the corporation’s business functions in the area of Human Resources, Health and Safety, Corporate Communications, Records Supports Services, Business Services and Facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources
Develops and implements Human Resource policies, programs and practices to establish and maintain a workforce with the skills and capacity to achieve the corporation’s strategic direction/goals.
Responsible for compliance with all health and safety, accessibility and environmental regulations and legal requirements.
Supports the corporation’s management team on Human Resource matters, while maintaining solid relations with the union executive and employees.
Corporate Communications
Financial
Develops capital and operating budgets to support all assigned business functions.
Collaborates with the corporation’s executive team to establish business plans and budgets that support the company’s strategic plan and business goals.
Business Services
Provides enterprise-wide logistics support, including purchasing, inventory management.
Procures and maintains the corporation’s vehicle fleet, and supports vehicle user groups to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all fleet assets.
Establishes and maintains facilities to meet the workspace needs of the corporation’s employees.
Develops and implements records management policies and programs to ensure statutory compliance and to mitigate business risk.
Maintains corporate liability, property and vehicle insurance policies.
Organizational Effectiveness
Ensures the business unit has the appropriate infrastructure and resources concerning people and technology.
Identifies opportunities to improve the quality of the business unit’s operations and the efficient utilization of resources and ensures the establishment of the necessary business processes and internal control systems.
Sets the tone and fosters a culture that promotes ethical practices, the values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct of the enterprise.
Experience and Education
Possession of a post-graduate level degree from a recognized university in a related professional discipline; OR a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
10 years of experience in a senior leadership role in an organization of similar size and nature.
Proven ability to effectively resource, direct and motivate staff.
Establish and maintain positive cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization.
Personal Attributes
An individual of high integrity, possessing strong interpersonal skills and a sense of urgency.
A “hands on” professional who leads by example and motivates individuals at the company, at all levels, to strive for success and excellence.
Strong management and supervisory skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills that serve to influence and persuade others.
Able to work collegially, but effectively through others and build strong professional relationships across the company and industry.
Health and Safety
Application Information
If you are interested in joining our team of highly skilled and knowledgeable staff, please contact Larry Sartor, Sartor & Associates Inc. Talent Recruitment Solutions at 416-464-6856 or email your resume in confidence to larry@sartorandassociates.com for consideration by July 24th, 2015.
Whitby Hydro offers an excellent working environment, competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.
June 17, 2015