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Director, Social Development
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September 23, 2024
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Town of Cochrane
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Town of CochraneDirector, Social DevelopmentCochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 37,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town?s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees. A bit about Cochrane Cochrane is at a pivotal moment in our journey. We are a mid-sized city - the fastest growing one in Western Canada - and on pace to becoming home to 50,000 residents by the end of the decade. Together, we are building a modern city that acknowledges the changing contexts in which we design and deliver exceptional services to our community. Behind this effort, are our goals of creating a forward-facing public service that embraces change; is more concerned with team wins (over individual ones); and always begins with the fundamental question of ?how is this in the best interests of Cochrane?s residents?? We need confident and thoughtful leaders who can engage in human-centered systems thinking, succinct decision-making, and know when to apply each of these skills. While we take building our community seriously, we also strive not to take ourselves too seriously (team building skills are a must, along with GIF and meme communication skills). Cochrane?s first Director, Social Development We are excited to be kicking off the search for our first Director, Social Development to oversee three key areas of our municipality: Family Community Support Services/Family Resource Network, Housing, and Transit. We are growing, not just in numbers, although we are up to nearly 300 staff members: but in sophistication and organizational maturity. This moment in our evolution calls for a proven, dynamic leader who is looking to make a significant positive impact in our organization and to a very impactful portfolio for our Community. This pivotal role is all about building efficient human-centered systems and enhancing interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring the Social Development portfolio is best serving the needs of Cochrane?s Diverse residents. Reporting to the Executive Director, Community Safety & Wellbeing, you will be at the helm of a passionate management team dedicated to making a real impact. ?In my role as Director, Social Development, I will? Ensure projects and service levels align with Council priorities and community needs, while managing budgets, growth pressures, and operational requirements. Translate Council?s objectives into clear departmental goals and communicate them effectively to ensure alignment across teams. Ensure that programs are culturally inclusive, accessible, and equitable, with a strong focus on community engagement and participation. Oversee budgeting and ensure sound financial practices and fiscal responsibility in the delivery of municipal services across your departments. Build and maintain relationships with local agencies, non-profits and community stakeholders to drive collaborative initiatives. Ensure policies and legislative requirements of the municipality are implemented and aligned with Administrative and Council priorities according to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and related applicable legislation. Identify opportunities for improvement, direct and implement changes to divisional systems and processes within the portfolio?s departments Lead and mentor teams within the Housing, Transit and FCSS/FRN portfolio. Work closely with the Executive Director and Emergency Management portfolio to ensure resilience and long-term sustainability of social services in times of crisis. ? We are looking for someone who identifies and can demonstrate and compliment our leadership competencies of: People Matter Always Learning, Always Growing We Are Who We Decide to Be
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LocationCochrane, AB
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$155,769YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CivicJobs.ca
#98217
Advertised until
2024-09-30
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