Posted 6 days ago
Ontario Works Supervisor
@ City of Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
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Overview
The City of Greater Sudbury is hiring a permanent Ontario Works Supervisor to supervise teams delivering Ontario Works programs and services. The role covers workload distribution, authorizing financial and employment assistance, and HR duties such as hiring, appraisals and discipline. Pay is Group 12, $3,714.20 to $4,371.50 bi-weekly, with a development-opportunity range of $3,293.50 to $3,877.30, and the posting closes November 23, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise designated Ontario Works teams and distribute workload
- Review and authorize financial and employment assistance
- Participate in hiring, appraisals and discipline of staff
- Develop policies and processes for program delivery
- Maintain knowledge of Ontario Works and related legislation
Requirements summary:
- Community college diploma in Social Work or Social Sciences
- Minimum four years of social services experience
- Case management and supervisory experience
- Excellent English, verbal and written
- French an asset
- Valid driver's licence and acceptable driving record
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work, Social Sciences |
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City of Greater Sudbury
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
Job description
Job Description
Revised: Extended Closing Date
Section: Social Services
Division: Children and Social Services
Department: Community Well-Being
Initial Reporting Location: 199 Larch Street
Job Status: Permanent Position
Number of Vacancies: 1
Union Affiliation: Non union
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No
Range of Pay: Group 12 - $3,714.20 to $4,371.50 bi-weekly
The start date will follow the selection process.
Main Function: To supervise employees delivering Ontario Works programs and services.
Characteristic: Under the direction of the Social Services Program Manager.
Duties
Qualifications
Education and Training:
Competency Library - Level 2 Proficiency (Supervisory)
This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.
Development opportunity range of pay: $3,293.50 to $3,877.30 bi-weekly. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.
How To Apply
If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.
We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
Live outside Canada or new to Canada?
The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)
Contact Us
For technical difficulties, issues, questions or accommodations with an application made online email [email protected]
Revised: Extended Closing Date
Section: Social Services
Division: Children and Social Services
Department: Community Well-Being
Initial Reporting Location: 199 Larch Street
Job Status: Permanent Position
Number of Vacancies: 1
Union Affiliation: Non union
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No
Range of Pay: Group 12 - $3,714.20 to $4,371.50 bi-weekly
The start date will follow the selection process.
Main Function: To supervise employees delivering Ontario Works programs and services.
Characteristic: Under the direction of the Social Services Program Manager.
Duties
- Supervise designated teams and provide technical expertise. Delegate and distribute workload and other resources to staff.
- Review and monitor the completion of applications for Ontario Works programs and services.
- Review, monitor, and authorize, where required, the issuance of financial and/or employment assistance, in accordance with legislation, regulations, directives, local business procedures and case management plans.
- Provide input into the development of performance measures and monitor the achievement of Ontario Works staff; coordinate the distribution of workload, delegate assignments to staff and deploy resources to ensure results are achieved.
- Participate in human resource management, including: the hiring, training, promotion, or discharge of division personnel; perform annual performance appraisals and dispense discipline as required. Act as management representative at the first stage of the grievance procedure.
- Facilitate special projects as required.
- Develop policies and processes and provide input on programs and services to ensure effective customer service and efficient program delivery.
- Review and maintain current knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, directives, and local business procedures (e.g., Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Program).
- May act as the section’s representative on community boards/agencies in a consulting or resource capacity as directed.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of City of Greater Sudbury’s (CGS’s) Safety Manual and applicable provincial legislation listed therein.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Training:
- Successful completion of a community college diploma course in a relevant discipline (Social Work, Social Sciences).
- Minimum of four (4) years of related social services experience including case managing and supervisory experience.
- CGS’s priorities.
- Applicable legislation, regulations, and directives.
- Demonstrate supervisory skills.
- Demonstrate specialist experience (e.g., counselling, agency liaison, program/case evaluation, experience in a performance-based environment, etc.).
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Manage conflict; mediate disputes; assist in reaching consensus.
- Create and maintain enthusiasm and motivation for employees to pursue the section’s targets.
- Understand and meet the needs of customers in accordance with the vision, mission, and broad policy objectives of CGS and the vision and mission of the division.
- Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.
- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- French verbal and written skills an asset.
- May require the use of personal or CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage
Competency Library - Level 2 Proficiency (Supervisory)
This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.
Development opportunity range of pay: $3,293.50 to $3,877.30 bi-weekly. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.
How To Apply
If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.
We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
- Click on the Apply for Job button.
- Follow the step by step application process.
- Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
- .doc
- .docx
- .txt
- .rtf
- Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
- Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.
Live outside Canada or new to Canada?
The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)
Contact Us
For technical difficulties, issues, questions or accommodations with an application made online email [email protected]
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