Allan Hewitt

Experience

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  Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham)

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2012

  Manager of Administration

  Managed and coordinated all administrative services for department, 23 direct reports. Led all types of human resources issues, including recruitment / retention, labour relations, continuous learning, training, and improvement. Spent 7 years on the Regional Job Evaluation Committee for all CUPE 1764 jobs. Co-chaired and certified member of Health Department Joint Health and Safety Committee and member of the Regional Health and Safety Committee.• Managed all facilities and property management issues and projects for department. Dealt with all facilities issues at main office and 5 sub-offices. Organized and monitored various build / renovations projects, security issues, telecommunications and information technology issues, lease administration issues and health and safety inspections and resolutions. • Led all records management issues for the Health Department, performing extensive work on the 2009 Health Department privacy breach.• Managed financial issues including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll issues and budgets ensuring all information was correct and required timelines were met.• Served as active member of several special project groups such as the Health Department Pandemic Planning Committee and Health Department Emergency Management Team ensuring all required work and deadlines were met. Show less

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  York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Manager of Business Support and Administration

  Managed and coordinated all administrative services for department. Supervised all records management for department. Led all space accommodation and facilities planning for department. Portfolio included dealing with all day to day facilities issues at 8 sites, planning for all facilities growth, security and all health and safety issues for department.• Developed and implemented customer service strategy for department. Served as departmental representative on corporation wide Customer Relationship Management solution group.• Supervised day to day technology support for department, portfolio including yearly refresh of desktop, laptops and tablets, and upgrade to new departmental mobile device.• Led all planning of departmental learning development and training ensuring all departmental training requirements were met. Show less

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  Fleming College

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  Academic Services Leader

  Provided administrative leadership, including financial planning, budgeting, space, and human resources management for schools, and led special projects. Completed and supervised yearly budget, all capital requests, and all monthly financial processes for both schools.• Hired and managed all support staff (ranging from 25-40 members) who provided direct learning support to schools, as well as administrative staff in both schools and the Dean’s office. • Supported the Dean through coordination of partnership obligations such as Collaborate BScN program with Trent University, and regulating program accreditation reviews / panels• Served as Schools’ point of contact with cross-functional departments, regarding improvements to operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the College’s mission and facilitated implementation of innovative learning opportunities identified as part of the school’s strategy of specialization. Performed extensive work on $12M A-Wing retrofit during 2017 and 2018.• Played a key role on the Schools’ leadership team and shared committee structure, as well as the College’s Academic Leaders Team and Service Leaders Team for the College. Show less

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  Town of Fogo Island

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Chief Administrative Officer

  Perform the statutory duties of the Town Manager as contained in Section 54 of the Municipalities Act 1999Supervise management and staff and provide organizational leadershipMonitor and manage Public Works; Municipal Plan and Development Regulations; Fire Department; Emergency Preparedness Plan; Recreational facilities, programs and the delivery of services to residents and business to ensure the effective utilization of the human, financial and physical resources of the townAct as principal advisor to Council in the development of public policyProvide Council with all relevant information required to make informed decisionsEnsure organization strategies, plans and initiatives are aligned with Council's vision, values, and prioritiesDevelop a detailed capital and operating budget, forecast and long-term financial plans for approval of the Council and monitor all financial activities of the TownMaintain a through working knowledge of the Provincial Legislation and Regulations that affect the policy decisions of Council Show less

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  Town Of Espanola

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2024

  Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)/Treasurer

  Perform the statutory duties of the Chief Administrative Officer as contained in the Municipalities Act Supervise management and staff and provide organizational leadershipMonitor and manage Public Works; Municipal Plan and Development Regulations; Fire Department; Emergency Preparedness Plan; Recreational facilities, programs and the delivery of services to residents and business to ensure the effective utilization of the human, financial and physical resources of the townAct as principal advisor to Council in the development of public policyProvide Council with all relevant information required to make informed decisionsEnsure organization strategies, plans and initiatives are aligned with Council's vision, values, and prioritiesDevelop a detailed capital and operating budget, forecast and long-term financial plans for approval of the Council and monitor all financial activities of the Town, combine budget of 20 million dollarsMaintain a through working knowledge of the Provincial Legislation and Regulations that affect the policy decisions of Council Show less

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  Township of Asphodel-Norwood

  Feb 2024 - now

  Chief Administrative Officer/Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer

  Perform the statutory duties of the Chief Administrative Officer as contained in the Municipalities Act Supervise management and staff and provide organizational leadershipMonitor and manage Public Works; Municipal Plan and Development Regulations; Fire Department; Emergency Preparedness Plan; Recreational facilities, programs and the delivery of services to residents and business to ensure the effective utilization of the human, financial and physical resources of the townAct as principal advisor to Council in the development of public policyProvide Council with all relevant information required to make informed decisionsEnsure organization strategies, plans and initiatives are aligned with Council's vision, values, and prioritiesDevelop a detailed capital and operating budget, forecast and long-term financial plans for approval of the Council and monitor all financial activities of the Town, combine budget of 20 million dollarsMaintain a through working knowledge of the Provincial Legislation and Regulations that affect the policy decisions of Council Show less