Manager of Human Services
POSITION: Manager of Human Services (Competition #2025-64)
LOCATION: Human Services – Oxford County Administrative Building
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent Full-Time
REPORTING TO: Director of Human Services
UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union
WAGE RANGE: $127,327.20-$159,159.00/Annually
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
- OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
- Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensures the effective and efficient delivery of Social Services programs including Ontario Works and Community Housing, in an integrated work environment. This includes direct responsibility for Ontario Works and Community Housing assistance programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in social services/human services or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in a Social Services/Human Services field, preferably with four (4) to six (6) years of related management experience in the Ontario Works program
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, statutes and regulations related to municipal and assigned program specific operations including occupational health and safety including general knowledge for alternate program areas.
- Proven organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with sensitive and confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, lead and empower teams and guide effective project management outcomes.
- Excellent management and leadership abilities including the ability to manage and direct in a unionized environment, solid communication skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
- Valid Ontario driver’s license.
Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca
Please include the competition # and position title in the subject line of your email.
POSTING DATE: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, by 4pm
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above. Oxford County supports and encourages flexibility in work scheduling and location when possible, practical, and when it does not compromise our ability to deliver exceptional services to our citizens. Where the work permits, employees will have the choice of several flexible work arrangement options to promote work-life balance and greater flexibility for our employees. Please note, this position is eligible for our Flexible Work Arrangement program, including hybrid work.
