Competition Number: J1026-0539Position Title: Department ManagerPosition Number (Final): 00502733Vacancy Type: Existing PositionEmployee Group: Support StaffJob Category: Administrative ManagementDepartment or Area: EconomicsLocation: Kingston, Ontario, Canada (On-site)

Salary:
$70,471.00
- $85,934.00/YearHours per Week: 35Job Type: TermLength of term: 6 monthsShift: 7 Monday
- ThursdayNumber Of Positions: 1Date Posted: October 26, 2026Closing Date: November 1, 2026COVID 19 On-Campus RequirementsPrior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.
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Job SummaryReporting to the Head of the Department of Economics, the Department Manager is accountable for the effective management, planning and coordination of the overall administrative operation of the Department, and for assisting the Head in short
- and long-term strategic and operational planning. The Department Manager leads the administrative services of the department. Primarily activities include financial planning, budget and annual academic planning, endowment account management, facilities management, health and safety management, human resources management, procurement, and communications.
The Department Manager serves as liaison with other administrative units of the university to ensure Department operational requirements are met. The Department of Economics is a complex department from an administrative standpoint and has a large faculty complement that offer world renowned undergraduate and graduate programs.

Job Description




Human Resources Management:
• Liaise with the Human Resources Department to provide guidance and advice to the Head on employment standards, human resources procedures and requirements, union agreements, professional development opportunities and University policies. Work with the Head to ensure compliance with all labour agreements and policies across Departmental functions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of an effective human resources management plan, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations to the Head based on analysis and research. Lead, or assist with, the development of standardized processes, guides, manuals and resources for the Department.
• Plan, prioritize and manage the work of employees, providing strategic and tactical advice, guidance and coaching. Identify the need for staff resources, participate on staffing committees, and make effective recommendations regarding employee selection.
• Manage performance by establishing performance standards, reviewing and evaluating performance and conducting formal performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
• Assess staff training and development needs, and ensure that employees receive training required to improve and sustain successful performance.
Department Manager
• Investigates, addresses and resolves employee/labour relations issues, including making decisions regarding disciplinary and discharge matters. Make decisions or effective recommendations on matters involving possible discipline, discharge and probationary termination.
Operations and Facilities Management:
• Manage the operation of the Department through assessment, development, and/or modification of policies and procedures to streamline p

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