Job offer: Director, Corporate Services Division

OrganisationBureau of Standards Jamaica ReferenceVAC-54755Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesManagementLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits Date Posted17/11/2024Expiry Date02/12/2024Reporting to the Executive Director the incumbent is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, guiding and implementing the organization €™s operational and strategic focus and to ensure new business development and maintenance.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and modifies benefits policies to establish competitive programs and to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Investigates industrial accident and prepares reports for insurance carrier.
• Prepares reports and any information required for the Standards Council and its sub-Committees.
• Oversees property maintenance, preventative programme (electrical, plumbing, carpentry and grounds, etc.).
• Manages the development, implementation of the Corporate & Operational Plans and Budget for FMD.
• Overseas the design, marketing and delivery of training interventions to support the raising level of awareness of quality and related concepts in the local context.

Strategic Focus

• To design and develop policies, strategies and programmes to support the BSJ’s priorities.
• To develop department plans and formulate strategic procedures treating major and complex projects undertaken by the BSJ.
• To develop a strong and capable technical services and standards-driven organization. 
• Maintain relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders
• To demonstrate leadership and commitment to the Quality Management System Policy by ensuring that objectives established are compatible with the context and strategic direction of the BSJ
• Overseas the design, marketing and delivery of training interventions to support the raising level of awareness of quality and related concepts in the local context.

 

Performance Indicators:

Performance is deemed satisfactory by the extent to which:

• Projects are completed according to specifications and within specified time
• All Business Development activities are executed within timelines
• The Communication, Customer Service and Public Education Branch maintains the image of the BSJ
• All ICT infrastructure is in place and implemented on time
• All OFMB projects are executed within budget
• All reports are accurate and presented on time

 

Accountability:

• Manage the Divisions annual budget within a plus 5 or minus 5 variance
• Ensure deliverables within the corporate plan are met within the agreed time period
• Accountable for deliverables of all key roles and responsibilities attached.

 

Unusual Requirements/Working Conditions:

• The position, due to its nature, may require work beyond scheduled hours of work to meet important deadlines.

 

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Engineering Management or equivalent
• Talent management assessment capability
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
• Project management training

 

Experience:

• 5  - 10 years’ experience in a senior management position in human resources in a unionized environment
• 3 -5 years experience in industrial relations

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Labour Laws
• Working knowledge of government’s administrative system
• Industrial relations principles and practices
• Contemporary Human Capital Management approaches
• Statistical and data analysis techniques
• Sound knowledge of HR functions: Staffing, employee development, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, job analysis, design and evaluation
• Excellent human relations/interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Negotiation and mediation skills
• Ability to a lead a team successfully
• Meet stipulated deadlines
• Use Microsoft Office Suite and other software as appropriate
• Competence and knowledge of relevant HR software programmes

 

 

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted