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Division Manager, Community Supports Program

at NL Health Services
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada • Full-time

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time

Description

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone

Location: Multi Site, Primary Site: Cordage Place

Division Manager, Community Supports Program

Community Support Program

Temporary Full-time (until December 4, 2027, with the possibility of extension)

Management

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Hours: 70 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days, evenings, weekends, on-call, standby)

Salary: HL-22 (CAD78,055 – CAD101,471 per annum)

Competition Number: VAC0028142

Posted Date: 2026-09-09

Closing Date: 2026-09-16

Job Summary

This position reports to a Regional Manager of the Community Support Program and is accountable for administering, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a broad range of community support services in a variety of settings within the designated geographical zone of St. John’s and surrounding area. This position will assist in meeting the program mandate and will be instrumental in planning effective service delivery.

The Community Support Program provides services across the lifespan and includes support, acute, palliation, restorative and maintenance care. The manager’s responsibilities include the management of staff and resources, and leadership to ensure that Community Support Services are provided in an effective and efficient way within an interdisciplinary team that works in a highly integrated environment.

The incumbent will provide direction to and coaching for frontline staff to ensure program and fiscal accountabilities are met, partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure collaborative practice, and ensure delivery of comprehensive services for program clients. This position will assume a management role in human resource planning, quality improvement and budget monitoring to ensure objectives of strategic and operational plans are met. This position is also responsible for participating in the budget process, completing monthly variance analysis and collecting/analyzing relevant program statistics, and implementation of initiatives to ensure staff safety.

Researching best practices relative to services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, implementing quality initiatives, assisting in policy development and provision of education sessions are also integral to this position.

Job Qualifications

Education

Graduation from an approved/recognized post-secondary education program with a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Social Work or other health profession.

Current registration with the related professional association is required.

Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

Three (3) years’ experience in the past five (5) years in the Community Support Program preferred

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Demonstrated knowledge of Community Support, particularly program development, implementation and evaluation and community development/capacity building.

Knowledge of quality improvement and project management.

Knowledge of other community programs.

Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a high pressure, diverse and changing environment.

Demonstrated strong decision making, interpersonal, leadership and communications skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage and foster positive interpersonal relationships with various stakeholders.

Ability to work with a high degree of independence and initiative.

Other

A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver’s License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.