The Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake’s Teck Pioneer Residence is seeking a
DIRECTOR OF CARE
Full-Time / Non-Union

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Long-Term Care and Senior Services, the Director of Care (DOC) manages all nursing services including the selection, training, safety and work assignment of all nursing staff. The DOC ensures the physical and emotional well-being of residents, upholding a standard of compassionate, dignified, and ethical care. Through strong leadership and management, the DOC manages effective nursing administration while ensuring compliance with guidelines established by the Ministry of Health Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), Teck Pioneer Residence guidelines, policies and procedures, and guidelines set by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The DOC is a member of the Leadership Team and provides critical thinking, strategic planning and problem solving of the overall delivery of health care to the residents of the facility.
 
• Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
• Compensation: $103,467 to $121,036 per annum (to commensurate with experience).
• Employee Perks: Excellent benefits package, pension plan, and access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BScN) or Registered Nurse Diploma
• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the management of a nursing department
• Proven record in clinical care management, financial management, organization development, communication and human resource management
• Current knowledge of geriatric/long term care best practice and standards
• Proficiency in computers – Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage many competing timetables and responsibilities
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy
• Empathetic attitude and desire to contribute towards the wellbeing of the elderly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict management skills
• Must provide clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccinations or medical exemption
• Availability to be on call for emergencies
• Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to provide coverage for the nursing department

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to visit the Town’s website at kirklandlake.ca >>Town Hall>>”Career Opportunities” to submit their résumé (complete with covering letter) in confidence by Tuesday April 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The Town of Kirkland Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request.

Any personal information submitted to the Town will be collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Employment Standards Act and will be used for recruitment purposes.