Sarnia Children's Aid Society is seeking a Director of Service. Exciting career opportunity

1. February 23, 2016
SARNIA-LAMBTON CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY
JOB POSTING
DIRECTOR OF SERVICES
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The Sarnia-Lambton Children’s Aid Society is a trusted ally to families, communities & cultures in
creating safe, nurturing environments for children and youth to grow and succeed.
This posting has been advertised internally and externally with all candidates to be given equal
consideration.
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Reporting to the Executive Director, this senior management position directs the Agency’s
residential and non-residential programs. Supervising up to eight managers, the Director of
Services oversees the delivery of services provided by the agency.
Candidates must possess values that are congruent with those of the organization.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and management
skills as the organization fulfills its child protection mandate and strategic plan.
Preference will be given to applicants with an M.S.W. degree and at least five years of
progressively responsible management experience in child protection. In-depth knowledge of
protection services, children in care, resources and community based practice is essential.
Sarnia-Lambton Children’s Aid Society is committed to employment equity and diversity. We strive for
inclusivity in our hiring practices in order to respond to the people and communities we serve. The
agency welcomes applications from visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and
persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
The Society offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package and requests the submission of
applications by Friday, March 11th, 2016. Apply in confidence to:
Terry Button, Human Resources Director
Sarnia-Lambton Children’s Aid Society
161 Kendall Street, Point Edward, Ontario N7V 4G6
humanresources@slcas.on.ca
Closing Date: March 11, 2016
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.