Manager, Employment Services Operations - London, Canada - City of London

City of London

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London, Canada

6 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Summary of Duties

Reporting to the Director, London Regional Employment Services, the Manager, Employment Services Operations will be responsible for the successful delivery of Employment Services across the London catchment area (City of London, County of Middlesex, County of Elgin and County of Oxford) in accordance with local and provincial requirements.

This position manages a team of Employment Program Coordinators and is responsible for oversight of service provider contracts as well as working with key employment and economic development partners across the region to ensure an employment services program that meets the unique needs of job seekers and employers, while adhering to the contract requirements of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

Work Performed

Provide operational oversight in the coordination, delivery and promotion of employment services across the London catchment area that contribute to the implementation of Employment Services System that meets requirements of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and aligns with Council's Strategic Plan.
Provide leadership in the execution and delivery of services and programs in the following areas of accountability:
Support the operationalization of the Employment Service System by providing oversight and monitoring in the planning and maintenance of service contracts to ensure employment agencies meet provincial and municipal standards for client service delivery.
Maintain awareness of pertinent legislation and adapt policies and procedures accordingly.
Lead the supply and delivery of services through service delivery partners to ensure a high performing and improving provision of services in the London catchment area according to contract requirements and to ensure services are being delivered effectively and efficiently.
Manage the development and implementation of contracted service agreements with key service delivery partners and local employment and economic development partners and support Employment Program Coordinators as required with ongoing relationship management.
Advance the strengths of employment agencies, partners and community capacity to support the strategic directions of City Council and the Province of Ontario with the development and implementation of new, creative and collaborative approaches to the delivery of employment services.
Work closely with leadership in organizations and ministries to develop and maintain strategic working relationships to ensure the necessary services are being delivered in a high quality, accessible and inclusive way.
Develop and maintain effective partnerships with service providers within the London catchment area, ensuring service provider processes and procedures are in place and reviewed regularly to satisfy contractual obligations, quality requirements, financial controls and customer delivery standards.
Maintain accurate and organized records to ensure program deliverables and projects remain up to date and on time.
Provide updates, information and recommendations to the Director, London Regional Employment Services on priorities with responsibility to operationalize identified goals and strategies.
Implement strategies to track performance measures for Division deliverables, using appropriate data collection and analytics.
Responsible for managing employees including hiring, coaching, administration, and performance aspects of reporting employees. Respond to sensitive and confidential human resource issues as required.
Build and support employee commitment to a high level of performance in all areas of customer service, employee safety and delivery of individual goals and objectives.
Encourage and support employee participation and commitment to divisional and organizational objectives. Actively mentor, provide development opportunities and build team performance with direct reports.
Fairly and consistently administer provisions of various collective agreements to promote resolution of grievances.
Engage in opportunities to work across Divisions and Service Areas in support of enterprisewide collaboration.
Assist with reports for Council, various Committees and the Ministry as required.

Qualifications/Experience

Completion of a University Degree in Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration or related field; combined with a minimum of three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and related professional and lived community experience.
Three to five years leadership or supervisory experience with demonstrated experience leading a team.

Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary:

Proven leadership abilities in relationship management and partnership development demonstrating collaborative approaches and strong capacity building.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the employment programs and services w