Southwestern Public Health prides itself on the flexible work environment that employees have come to appreciate and value. SWPH is a workplace where employees are integral to the research, planning, collaborative efforts and delivery of programs and services.
This position is presently located at the St. Thomas OR Woodstock site.
This posting is for one (1) current vacancy.

This position is anticipated to extend until December 31, 2026, subject to availability of work and funding.

This position will be based out of either the St. Thomas or Woodstock site with direct reports at both facilities.
The successful candidate must have the ability to travel to both sites regularly.

Reporting to the Director, the Program Manager provides direct public health leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and support staff at Southwestern Public Health (SWPH).

Working collaboratively with staff and community partners to achieve the program goals and objectives of SWPH, the Program Manager applies their expertise to support implementation of programs and services that meet the requirements of applicable public health guidance, standards, accountability agreements, and applicable legislation.

The Program Manager provides direct staff supervision and leads the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programs and services. This position assists in the development of policy as well as the management and administrative areas associated with the overall functioning of the public health programs and services within the manager's area.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related public health or health administration field of study, with knowledge of theory and practice of public health.
• Current registration or eligible for registration with a Regulated Health Professional College or regulatory body as recognized in the province of Ontario.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years of prior health care experience either in a clinical leadership or managerial leadership role, leading change, innovation, and program success.
• Extensive knowledge in public health protection theory and strategies, as well as program and case management / evaluation.
• Working knowledge of public health protection issues, trends and legislations to understand program specific services (i.e.. Health Protection & Promotion Act).
• Effective leadership attributes to manage, motivate and develop interpersonal relationships with peers and individuals reporting to the position.
• Knowledge and ability to participate in budget development and implementation.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to acquire and maintain credibility.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and ensuring a high level of integrity.
  Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including group presentation skills.
• Confidentiality, tact, and discretion when dealing with people.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude toward position, clients, service providers, and staff of SWPH.
• Excellent level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Superior organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to handle many tasks and issues within a narrow span of time.
• Proven ability to be a team player.
• This leadership includes providing guidance and consultation for front line employees.
• Ability to work collaboratively, both internally and externally.
• Excellent computer, keyboarding, and software application as it pertains to systems required for this position.
• Ability to motivate, empower and coach employees in order to effectively deliver exceptional client services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, communicate, implement, and evaluate program related work to ensure successful delivery of services.
• Commitment to safety by fostering a safe working culture at SWPH

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Employment Agreement.

Salary Range: $68.04/hr to $76.54/hr (70 hours in a two-week period).

Will receive vacation pay each pay period as well as pay in lieu of benefits following successful completion of the probationary period. Offered enrollment in the OMERS pension plan (if enrolled, in lieu benefits will reduce).

A criminal reference check completed within the last six (6) months from a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPID), inclusive of vulnerable sector screening, will be required of the successful candidate.

Immunization Requirements: Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, are able to provide proof of immunization, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health's policies and processes related to COVID-19 management in the workplace.

Southwestern Public Health strives to meet the standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Customer Service Regulation, and will support candidates to modify our recruitment and selection process, should there be a need to modify or remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should a candidate be contacted and require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment and selection processes, please notify the Human Resources representative who has contacted you.