Community Services & Business Manager - Jobs in Parksville, BC

Job Description

The Community Services & Business Manager provides holistic leadership to a broad range of ever-changing, multi-function, community-based programs and manages Ministry Unit Business operations in accordance with The Salvation Army mission, values, and standards.HOURS:

• Full Time - 40 hours/week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves actively as a key member of the senior management team for the Corps, and oversees the Ministry Unit supervisors’ team
• Engages with COs in ongoing strategic planning to ensure programming reflects client needs as these may evolve in our changing socioeconomic climate
• Participates with COs and DHQ/THQ consultants in the strategic planning for the ministry unit securing necessary approvals from the Divisional Finance Board/Executive Board
• Works with the COs and management team in the preparation of an operating budget for the Ministry Unit and monitors/manages financial performance accordingly
• In coordination with COs and DHQ Finance Board directs and oversees the annual budgeting process for the ministry unit
• Facilitates implementation of Territorial standards and best practices reflecting the economic, service, and business environment in compliance with The Salvation Army
• Ensures all property is inspected and maintained in compliance with applicable legislation; works with the DSBA to prepare all property proposals for presentation to the appropriate boards
• Oversees or directly manages effective employee/labor relations practices in consultation with the HR Coordinator, COs and the Divisional Director of Employee Relations
• Acts as a member of the hiring team, orientates, trains, evaluates, recognizes, and disciplines in accordance with Territorial standards
• Maintains and promotes positive working relationships/partnerships and communications with funders and community stakeholders
• Works with DHQ to re-negotiate contracts with government funder/s; works with DHQ/THQ to identify and pursue opportunities to enhance program delivery by seeking new funding sources
• In coordination with the Administrative Coordinator and management team, analyses statistical and financial reports for the purpose of strategic planning
• Ensures a spiritual dynamic to all Community Services programming
• Establishes and maintains a Community Council, recruiting members, setting agendas, taking minutes, and following up on actions arising from meetings
• Responsible for ensuring that an emergency preparedness plan is developed and implemented
• Assumes responsibility for other related duties as directed by the COs

NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of dutiesQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completion of a university degree.

Experience:

• Five years but less than seven years of prior related experience, including, experience in a wide range of social service programs, managing people/resources and communicating orally and in writing to government officials and/or funders.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• The performance of the job requires frequent attention to computer work, attentive listening (for supervision, counseling, conflict resolution, etc.), moderate concentration when dealing with figures and policy/strategic plan development, and occasional proposal preparation
• The ability to multitask and effective time management are required
• Ability to lift and/or move to 40 pounds
• Punctuality, reliability, trustworthiness

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• The incumbent is responsible for managing employees in more than one department or function, usually through other supervisors.
• The incumbent directly supervises between 2-10 or more (10+) full–time employees, and/or volunteers and indirectly supervises an unlimited number of full-time equivalent employees.
• In consultation with COs and the management teams the incumbent prepares annual budgets or revenue projections for the departments; monitors departmental expenditures, and may liaise with auditors or funding officials.
• He/She has input into new policies and procedures pertaining to the management of financial resources.

Precautionary Measures:The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions
• Foodsafe Training

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean driver abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.PublishedDecember 14, 2022LocationParksvilleJob TypeFull-timeMinistry Unit/Dept:Mount ArrowsmithSalary Range:$26.25 per hourAddress:886 Wembley Rd, Parksville V9P 2H6Posting Expires:January 06, 2023Applications Accepted By:E-mail: pbq.admin@salvationarmy.ca or by mail to: Major Sergii Kachanov 886 Wembley Rd, Parksville V9P 2H6Quick Apply

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