Location: Northeastern Ontario (on-site)
Schedule: 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday)
Compensation: Competitive six-figure base salary, plus benefits
Type: Full-time, permanent
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with an Indigenous community organization in Northeastern Ontario to hire a Director, Community & Family Services. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Executive Director, with full ownership of a multi-program social services portfolio, a dedicated team, and departmental budgets.
The successful candidate will lead culturally grounded, trauma-informed services for children, youth, adults and families, and will work closely with Health, Education and Governance departments as well as external agencies.
What You’ll Do
Program Leadership
- Build and deliver an annual departmental plan and budget aligned with community priorities and leadership direction
- Oversee income support, prevention, child and family services, and youth transition-to-adulthood programming
- Track service outcomes and gaps, and drive practical improvements
- Oversee client intake, service planning and referrals carried out by qualified staff
- Manage third-party service agreements, deliverables and performance
- Lead responses to complaints and critical incidents in coordination with partners
Financial Management
- Manage departmental budgets, forecasts and commitments, with regular reconciliation alongside Finance
- Monitor funding agreements and eligible expenditures, and deliver accurate reporting on deadline
- Write funding proposals backed by a clear service rationale
- Ensure purchasing and spending follow internal approval policies
- Provide monthly reporting to leadership on programs, finances, staffing and risks
People Leadership
- Supervise, coach and develop departmental staff through regular one-on-ones and performance reviews
- Address performance concerns in partnership with HR
- Identify staffing and training needs and support recruitment and onboarding
- Prepare briefing notes and present to senior leadership and governing council as required
What You Bring
- Degree in Social Work, Social Services, Public Administration or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
- 4+ years of progressive management experience, including staff supervision, program delivery and budget ownership
- 3+ years working within or alongside First Nations or Indigenous communities, with an understanding of Indigenous governance
- Proven track record managing funding agreements, forecasts and reporting
- Experience writing workplans, policies and funding proposals
- Working knowledge of social assistance, prevention and child and family services frameworks in Ontario
- Strong judgment, professional boundaries and commitment to confidentiality
- Proficiency with MS Office and spreadsheets
Nice to Have
- Experience leading prevention or youth transition programs
- Training in trauma-informed practice, crisis response or financial management
- Relevant professional registration (e.g., OCSWSSW)
- Experience working with Elders, knowledge keepers, youth and families
Requirements
- Clear police check, including vulnerable sector screening
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- Ability to work on site, with occasional evening meetings and travel
Why This Role
- 4-day work week with a full-time senior salary
- Senior leadership seat with real autonomy and impact
- Meaningful, community-centred work
How to Apply
Apply directly through LinkedIn or send your resume to abe@hireloft.ca. All inquiries are handled in strict confidence.
