Director of Corporate Services

Director of Corporate Services
Full Time Monday-Friday (some weekends and evenings may be required); occasional out-of-town travel required
Salary: $194750 to $215250

The Greater Sudbury Police Service is centrally located in Northeastern Ontario serving the City of Greater Sudbury (CGS). With a unique blend of urban suburban rural and wilderness environments Greater Sudbury is Ontarios largest municipality by geographic area and the second largest in Canada. Greater Sudbury spans more than 3350 square kilometres and includes 333 lakes serving a population of over 179000 residents. CGS was formed in 2001 through the amalgamation of seven municipalities creating a diverse and expansive community.

With an annual budget of just under $100 million the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) delivers a broad range of operational and administrative services. Community safety and well being are achieved through collaboration. GSPS works closely with community partners to address the root causes of crime and victimization with a focus on vulnerable populations including children youth and at-risk adults. Through a human-centred approach the Service addresses complex social challenges such as mental health addiction homelessness intimate partner violence and impaired driving-working collectively toward a safer healthier community for all.

Governed by the Greater Sudbury Police Service Board and led by Chief of Police Sara Cunningham GSPS employs more than 500 sworn officers police professionals and volunteers. GSPS is a people-centred organization that recognizes its members as its greatest asset. The Service is deeply committed to policing with excellence by delivering fair equitable and culturally responsive policing that respects the human rights and dignity of all individuals.

The Director of Corporate Services (Director) is a senior executive leadership position within the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS).As a member of the Executive Team the Director provides strategic administrative leadership across key corporate functions that support effective policing and accountability. The Director plays a vital role in ensuring the GSPS operates with strong fiscal stewardship as a resilient and supported workplace with sound risk management. By aligning corporate services with operational priorities and strategic objectives this role enables key policing functions to be delivered effectively while ensuring compliance accountability and long-term organizational sustainability.

Reporting directly to the Chief of Police the Director oversees Finance including payroll operating budgets and capital asset management Fleet Facilities and Human Resources. Additional key areas of responsibility include Labour Relations Strategic Planning Policy and Procedure compliance and liability and risk functions. These responsibilities are carried out pursuant to the Mission Vision and Values of GSPS and in accordance with relevant legislation regulations policies and procedures.

The position offers a competitive executive salary ranging from $194750 to $215250 along with a comprehensive benefits package including OMERS pension health and wellness benefits and paid leave entitlements. The position is governed by an individual contract of employment with the Greater Sudbury Police Service Board in accordance with Section 220 of the Community Safety and Policing Act 2019. Meeting the statutory requirements for exclusion the individual who occupies this role will not be covered by the collective agreement between the Board and the Association for any purpose. The position is under the authority and direction of the Chief of Police.

The Board uses a variety of tools to screen applications based on job-related criteria outlined in the posting. Candidate assessment may also include interviews skills evaluations assignments testing psychometric assessments and reference checks. Final hiring decisions are made by the Chief of Police and the Police Service Board. The Board is an equal opportunity employer that aims to reflect equity diversity and inclusion with a commitment to fairness and equity in our recruiting and selection activities.

Applicants under consideration will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation including criminal record checks reference checks and verification of education and employment history. The successful candidate must meet police security clearance requirements and maintain strict confidentiality.

Qualifications- Education Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Public Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in administrative leadership with at least 5 years in a senior executive role ideally within a policing public sector or similarly regulated environment. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning technology fiscal management collective bargaining human resources risk oversight and performance improvement.

• A high degree of integrity adaptability and commitment to transparency and accountability.
• Excellent knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices accounting theories financial reporting monitoring variance analysis and forecasting and internal control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in managing capital and operating budgets and financial controllership.
• Ability to interpret and present complex information & data.
• Knowledge understanding and prior experience in human resource and collective agreement administration including but not limited to grievance resolution.
• Proven experience leading successful corporate change through leadership and engagement to meet organizational goals.
• A commitment to the principles of Equity Diversity and Inclusion
• Knowledge of and proven capacity to apply legislation such as the Community Safety and Policing Act (formerly Police Services Act) Employment Standards Act Municipal Act Occupational Health and Safety Act Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable legislation governing authorities privacy laws collective agreements legal agreements internal procedures and relevant standards.
• Possess a solid understanding and experience in championing employee health safety and wellness with a focus on mental wellness.
• Class G Drivers License with full driving privileges.

Further background information on GSPS may be found at .

A more detailed position description including key responsibilities and qualifications is available here.

Cover letter and resume relating your knowledge skills and experience to the qualifications listed in this posting is required.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Board is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates requiring accommodation are encouraged to notify Human Resources in advance at .

The Board thanks all applicants. Only those selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted.

Application Deadline: Tuesday May 19th 2026 at 0800hrs