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Location: Montreal
About the City of Percé Located at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, the City of Percé is recognized as one of Québec’s most iconic tourist destinations. It is best known for the majestic Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island, home to one of the world’s largest northern gannet colonies. Percé offers an exceptional setting where the sea, mountains, cliffs, and rivers meet, spanning several communities across a vast territory and offering an outstanding quality of life.
With a population of just over 3,000, its breathtaking landscapes have earned it a place among Québec’s most beautiful destinations. The City of Percé offers a stimulating work environment, driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development for future generations. By joining the City of Percé, you will become part of a dedicated municipal team of nearly 50 employees working collaboratively to enhance services for residents and contribute to a vibrant community.
Description Reporting to the City Council, the Director General serves as the City’s chief administrative officer and is responsible for the effective management of the municipal organization. The incumbent ensures the implementation of the Council’s policies and provides leadership in achieving the Town’s mission, objectives, and values. The Director General plans, organizes, directs, and oversees all municipal administrative, financial, human resources, and operational activities, with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and high-quality service delivery to citizens.
As a strategic advisor to the City Council, the Director General supports decision-making by providing sound recommendations and ensuring alignment with established policies and priorities. Main Responsibilities Strategic and Organizational Management
- Collaborate with the City Council in developing the municipality’s strategic directions, policies, and development priorities.
- Ensure the development and implementation of the municipal strategic plan and organizational action plans.
- Translate the City Council’s guidelines into operational objectives for municipal departments.
- Ensure integrated and consistent management of municipal services by fostering collaboration among departments.
- Establish mechanisms for monitoring organizational performance and accountability.
- Optimize the use of human, financial, and material resources to ensure the efficiency and quality of municipal services.
- Identify emerging issues and recommend necessary adjustments to ensure the organization’s sustainability and performance.
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with institutional, regional, and government partners.
- Plan, organize, and oversee human resources management across the entire municipal organization.
- Lead, engage, and support the management team and all municipal staff.
- Participate in staffing processes, including the selection, hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of staff.
- Ensure the implementation of collective bargaining agreements, policies, and human resources management practices.
- Lead or oversee negotiation processes with union representatives.
- Foster a motivating work environment based on collaboration, accountability, and communication.
- Implement practices that promote skill development, retention, and employee engagement.
- Ensure the preparation and follow-up of City Council meetings, including agendas, minutes, and relevant documentation.
- Oversee the drafting, analysis, and implementation of municipal by-laws, resolutions, contracts, agreements, and calls for bids.
- Ensure that municipal activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, particularly in municipal and administrative matters.
- Manage document control, archiving, and access to information in accordance with legal obligations.
- Maintain professional relationships with government agencies, institutional partners, and regional authorities.
- Advise the municipal council on the municipality’s legal and administrative obligations.
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