JOB DESCRIPTION - City of Peterborough

SCOPEa) Financial – Has signing authority of $5000 in accordance with Finance Policies and Procedures. Monitor andapprove program and project expenditures. Oversee reconciliation of expenditures of external suppliers,consultants or trainers contracted with for the purpose of quality assurance. Manage other project budgets asassigned.b) Operating – Works in accordance with provincial legislation and directives, provincial databases and localbusiness processes, develops and recommends policies and procedures to facilitate compliance andcustomer service improvements. Develop project plans and oversee implementation. Trouble shoots withexternal consultants or service providers. Final drafts of policy or program changes and contentious politicalissues are referred to the Division Manager for approval.c) Personnel – No Direct reports. Responsible for assessing individual performance against establishedbenchmarks and providing recommendations for improvement/monitoring of these plans in conjunctionwith supervisor/manager.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS TRAININGThis position requires a University Degree in Business Administration, Public or Health Administration or approvedequivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of three (3) years previous related experience inproject management planning, business process development, change management, including supervisory orleadership experience, administrative or operational background in a human services setting. Knowledge of anddemonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service and continuous improvementtechnologies. Good written and verbal communication skills, team work, performance management, changemanagement and conflict resolution using diplomacy and sound judgement. Is creative/innovative, ability to workindependently, self-management and accountability and is flexible and adaptable. Computer literacy utilizing MS Officesoftware with a good working knowledge of work processing, spreadsheet and presentation software applications.Experience using Lean principles would be considered an asset.Approved this ________ day of , 2013_______________________________Division Head, Human Resources