The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is seeking an experienced, engaging, and forward-thinking Director, Corporate Services to join its senior management team. RCDHU proudly serves the County of Renfrew, the City of Pembroke, and the Township of South Algonquin delivering programs and services that protect and promote the health and well-being of our communities.

As a key member of the senior management team, the Director, Corporate Services provides day-to-day hands-on leadership across human resources, information technology, and finance, and helps foster a culture of excellence that strengthens and supports the delivery of high-quality public health programs and services at RCDHU.

Key Competencies:

• A collaborative leader with an analytical mind, a broad knowledge of business, proven experience in a management role, and a reputation as a competent leader.
• An innovative strategic thinker with a positive attitude, who demonstrates a high degree of business acumen, with experience in health care/not-for-profits, is solution focused, and capable of facilitating and maintaining long-term relationships with partners and funders.
• Adept at ensuring that operational plans are aligned with the strategic plan and developing and implementing plans consistent with the overall financial strategy for the organization as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• A knowledgeable professional who excels at collaborating, and coaching staff, leads by example, mentors, and guides a skilled team to consistently achieve targets.
• Demonstrated experience in business administration, in-depth human resource management/labour relations, finance, information technology.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field with 8-10 years progressive leadership experience. Healthcare/Public Health experience ideal.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or in progress, with advanced proficiency with SAGE and Microsoft 365 software.
• Possesses sound analytical thinking, accountability, a systems level mind-set, excellent planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• French language skills an asset.

Location: Pembroke, Ontario

Compensation: $133,000 – $153,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package and OMERs pension.

Date posted: May 8, 2026

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to Allen Prowse at: allen@palmercareers.com

Palmer & Associates

Executive Search Consultants
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