Management, Program ​/ Project Manager, General Management

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Since 1892, the Kawartha‑Haliburton Children’s Aid Society (KHCAS) has played a vital role in strengthening families across its service communities. Working in partnership with parents, caregivers, and community organizations, KHCAS supports healthy child and youth development and addresses issues that impact children’s safety and well‑being. Operating under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA), the Society serves the City and County of Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton County.

KHCAS is seeking a visionary Executive Director (ED) to provide strategic leadership, ensure service excellence, and champion the organization’s mission, vision, and values. This role is responsible for organizational stewardship, operational oversight, and partnership‑building to ensure KHCAS continues to fulfill its mandate and advance best‑in‑class child welfare practice.

• Provide leadership across the full spectrum of child welfare services, ensuring evidence‑based practice, innovation, and high‑quality service delivery.
• Foster a workplace culture grounded in the Society’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan.
• Develop policies, budgets, and strategic recommendations for Board approval.
• Maintain strong communication with staff, government partners, and community and labour stakeholders to build awareness, collaboration, alignment, and support for the Society’s work.
• Establish systems to monitor, evaluate, and enhance program and administrative effectiveness and service quality.

• Present annual budgets to the Board of Directors, clearly demonstrating alignment with organizational goals and the Strategic Plan.
• Ensure effective implementation of budgeting, planning, and accountability systems, providing regular reporting to the Board.
• Provide Board members and committees with high‑quality information, analysis, and administrative support to enable sound governance and long‑term planning.
• Participate as an ex officio, non‑voting member of the Board and designated committees.
• Keep the Board informed of progress, evaluations, developments, and emerging risks.

• Implement approved policies, objectives, programs, and services in compliance with the CYFSA and organizational by‑laws.
• Lead and support employees by modelling inclusive, equitable, and diverse leadership practices.
• Oversee program and service delivery to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with the business plan, budget and MCCSS regulations.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively across the senior leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with MCCSS and other external body’s reporting requirements, representing the Society’s operational and financial performance and needs.
• Collaborate with the MCCSS and sector partners on joint initiatives and quality‑improvement efforts.

• Provide strategic leadership in the stewardship of human, financial, information, and physical resources.
• Ensure Human Resources systems, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, and training, advance the Society’s equity‑driven values and organizational vision.
• Oversee information systems to ensure they meet business needs while protecting confidentiality and privacy.
• Lead the development of the annual budget and ensure strong financial monitoring and expenditure controls.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, and vendor management to support operational effectiveness.

• Represent KHCAS with stakeholders – including community partners, government officials, the media, and the public – particularly on sensitive or high‑profile matters.
• Build and strengthen relationships with other child welfare agencies and community partners to enhance services for children, youth, and families.
• Work collaboratively with Indigenous communities to support culturally informed, responsive service delivery.
• Maintain the confidence of service recipients, staff, the courts, government partners, and the broader community through transparent and ethical…