Job Description

Manager of Clinical Services

Status:

Full-time Permanent

Location:

St. Catharines, Ontario

Open Date:

September 8, 2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Who We Are

Niagara Children's Centre is recognized throughout the Niagara Region as the provider of rehabilitation and support services to children and youth with physical, developmental and communicative delays and disabilities. Core services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language services, augmentative and alternative communication, family services and therapeutic recreation. Our family-centred programs aim at helping each child achieve their own unique potential within their home, school and in the community.

As an employee of the Centre, you will be part of a community dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for the children and youth we serve. We are a place where families are at the heart of all we do. We continue to provide innovative ways of delivering high quality services and strengthening our family-centred care philosophy. We want to see "Niagara's Children and Youth at Their Best!" Join a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children and youth every day.

The Role

The Manager of Clinical Services at Niagara Children's Centre provides leadership and direction to service delivery personnel to ensure assigned programs and support services are delivered in a timely, effective and professional manner within the approved budget. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Manager of Clinical Services is a member of the Clinical Leadership Team and provides oversight to one of the portfolio's structured within the Clinical Services Division. This role has a significant impact and contributes to the long-term sustainability of the organization.

Please visit our website at www.niagarachildrenscentre.com to review the details of the job description. Here are highlights of the responsibilities, qualifications and skills required for the position.

Key responsibilities:

Clinical and support services management Service delivery Organizational leadership Accreditation Supervision / Human Resources External / internal relations and community liaison Budget / Resource management

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:

Bachelor's / Master's level and current registration in one of the following regulated professions: Social Work, Speech and Language Pathology, Behaviour or Occupational Therapy Management/ leadership education is an asset (MBA, MHA, MPA, Certificate Programs) Minimum three (3) years current, relevant clinical experience. Minimum three (3) years progressively responsible leadership, management and/or supervisory experience. Experience mentoring/ supervising new graduates and staff. Strong experience with program planning, documentation and evaluation. Successful experience of community development and facilitating interagency partnerships. Commitment to family-centered care and strong customer service. Excellent communication (oral and written including public speaking). Bilingualism is an asset.

Why Join Us?

We provide a total rewards package that supports your well-being and supports and encourages continuous professional development and growth. Provide a competitive hiring range of $101,000 to $121,000 commensurate with experience. Participation in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (HOOPP) from day one of employment with us, we offer healthcare and dental benefits, and access to the Employee and Family Assistance program.

Application Process

If you are inspired by the work of Niagara Children's Centre and would like to join our team, we want to hear from you! Qualified and interested applicants are asked to submit the following:

>Cover letter which includes the following:

What are the specific skills and abilities that make you qualified to apply for this position? What is your motivation for applying? Describe your leadership style Subject line - Manager of Clinical Services
>Resume

>Submit your application package as one document

To review the job description and pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website at www.niagarachildrenscentre.com

We will be reviewing candidate submissions as they are received and move forward with interviews. Early submission is encouraged.

Niagara Children's Centre is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodation is available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to participate in a Criminal Background Check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $101,000.00-$121,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada? Do you possess Bachelor's or Master's level and current registration in Social Work/Speech Language Pathology/ Behaviour or Occupational Therapy?
Experience:

responsible leadership, management and/or supervisory: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person