Deputy Director

Job Information

Job Title: Deputy Director, Operations
Job Requisition ID: 88197
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services (PSES)
Location: Peace River
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until filled
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 ($102,329 - $137,705/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.

The Public Safety and Emergency Services is responsible for all provincial correctional and remand centers, young offender programs and community corrections across the province.

Alberta's Correctional Services Division remains an integral partner in the provincial justice system. Mandated by the courts to enforce remand and custodial orders, staffing correctional facilities appropriately ensures the delivery of services, which aligns with multiple government priorities, and provides for the custody, care and control of inmates in Alberta's correctional facilities.

Role Responsibilities

Are you experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact?

Do you bring strong communication, people leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills, along with the ability to oversee complex operations and respond effectively to changing priorities? Then consider applying for the Deputy Director position at the Peace River Correctional Centre.

In this position you will work on a rotational shift and be responsible for the daily operation of the Centre. Reporting directly to the Centre Director, you will be accountable for all administration, managerial and operational functions of your assigned shift. You will ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance with policies and directives.

Using your strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will participate in staff recruitment, training, mentoring, evaluation, supervision and performance management. You will have a direct effect on the operational budget through fiscally responsible hiring of staff in order to backfill absences when required. Expenditure Officer training and responsibilities will be required along with processing approvals on 1GX.

In addition, you will oversee all emergencies that occur in the facility including making sure operations officers are accessing and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment as required by Occupational Health and Safety standards. Your excellent administration skills will be applied and reflected in report writing and in the development of Centre Standard Operating Procedures.

Other responsibilities may include providing input on a variety of standing and special committees and involvement in special projects, as required. In the absence of the Director in off hours and/or weekends, you may be requested to act on his behalf. Your strong problem-solving skills coupled with your well-developed decision-making abilities will ensure your success in this role.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

To be successful in this role and working environment, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to consider the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach including how they relate to other programs and areas.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.
• Drive for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives.
• Building Collaborative Environment: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.
• Developing Networks: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.
• Develop Self and Others: Ability to contribute to team learnings by sharing information, knowledge, and experiences. Additionally, ability to further develop strengths by volunteering for “stretch” assignments and taking on increase responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
University graduation in a related field plus a minimum of four years related experience in the field of Law Enforcement.

Equivalency:
Directly related experience or education will be considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education; or
• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience
  
  

Related education may include but is not limited to Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Corrections Foundations, etc.

Candidates must possess related law enforcement experience with demonstrated skills in supervision, operational planning, and personnel management.

A valid Alberta Driver’s license is required for this position.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This posting is intended to fill one permanent position at the Peace River Correctional Centre.

Peace River Correctional Centre is a 24/7 operation facility, successful candidates will be required to work a 6/3 shift rotation including days, afternoons and nights at 7.25 hours per shift.

These positions are eligible for a lump-sum payment of $96 bi-weekly in addition to the base salary due to shift work.

Location: Peace River Correctional Centre - 224044 HWY 684 Peace River, Alberta, Canada.

Final candidates will be required to provide a Fingerprint Based Criminal Record Check. Any associated costs will be your responsibility, and you are only required to provide this check if requested. We cannot accept on-line Criminal Record Checks, from a non-Policing Agency.

Any other costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Premium Pay Directive: https://www.alberta.ca/premium-pay-directive.aspx
  
  

Eligible employees (salary, temporary salary, contract of employment) who work and reside in locations between the 55th and 57th parallels (excluding those eligible for the Fort McMurray Allowance) shall be paid an annual retention bonus of $6,000, less all lawful deductions.

• Moving expenses will be considered.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resources for information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tetyana Adamyk at [email protected].