DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, ADMINISTRATION - Jobs in Kenora, ON

Job Description

Join the senior leadership team at the Kenora Jail!We seek a confident, forward thinking leader to join our leadership team and manage the overall administration of the institution.As the Deputy Superintendent of Administration, you will deputize as the senior administrative subordinate to the Superintendent, with commensurate responsibility and accountability for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of a correctional institution. You will manage human resources programs and activities, and supervise functions including the oversight of Operational Managers, offender institutional and local community programs, and institutional support service operations.Make an impactWorking at the Kenora Jail, you will be immersed in a fast-paced environment, working with a diverse team of correctional staff. You will be pivotal in fostering a culture that is grounded in collaboration and respect. You will utilize your keen ability to coach, mentor and develop staff and colleagues, while establishing a positive workplace culture. This exciting opportunity will allow you to showcase your superior leadership abilities while making a positive impact on staff, and the delivery of correctional services in northern Ontario.What does a career in the OPS offer youWe care about the wellbeing of our people, that is why the OPS is committed to being an employer of first choice. In addition to a collegial and professional work culture and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary and may include the following:

• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits, which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive health and dental plans
• Life and disability insurance
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Online and in-person workshops
• Opportunities for advancement
• Ergonomic assessments and accommodations based on need

What can I expect to do in this roleAs a Deputy Superintendent of Administration, you will:

• Provide leadership and direction in the planning and coordination of institutional operations, programs and services
• Participate in the integration of programs within the institution's security framework
• Assume responsibility for the administration of the institution in the absence of the Superintendent, and during after-hours and weekends, on a rotational on-call basis
• Participate in strategic and operational planning and the review, formulation and implementation of institutional standards, policies, procedures and standing orders
• Champion organizational change by positively influencing and participating in the establishment of a strong adaptive culture where corporate principles and values are effectively communicated, modelled, taught and shared with clients and staff
• Be a proactive and innovative leader, motivating your team and colleagues to drive correctional reform
• Oversee human resources and labour relations matters.
• Represent the institution at negotiations, and build coalitions and partnership with key stakeholders.

Leadership in the OPSThe Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours define what it means to be a leader through the following expected behaviours and attributes:

• You are committed to the responsibilities of being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
• You are innovative by embracing positive disruption, maintaining a future mindset and leading with a common purpose.
• You are collaborative by driving people-centered outcomes, being inclusive and helping staff and colleagues grow, every day.

Visit SolGen onInsideOPSto view the application preparation supports available for management competitions.How do I qualifyLeadership Skills

• You have strategic, team-focused leadership style and the ability to oversee the delivery of institutional programs and services
• You can manage staff, provide leadership, coaching and direction, and foster an engaged and inclusive environment
• You act with integrity, even when it is difficult to do so
• You demonstrate expertise and knowledge in human resources management, financial resources management, performance management, training and development and complex labour relations issues

Correctional Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of the current theories, principles and practices of correctional institutions management, finance and administration, including knowledge of human behaviour, and relevant policies and legislation in order to provide the care, custody, control, safety, programming and accommodation needs of offenders

Analytical, Problem Solving and Strategic Planning Skills

• You are able to identify contentious or sensitive program delivery issues and develop strategic approaches for issues resolution.
• You can apply a systematic approach in the development of complex work plans to achieve organizational goals
• You can use evidence-based approach for investigations
• You can manage challenging workloads, priorities and stressors, while exercising good judgment, responding calmly and rationally to defuse high tension situations

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can communicate effectively with stakeholders and staff at all levels
• You represent the institution in negotiations, building coalitions and partnerships with key stakeholders
• You can write and articulate complex, technical and/or specialized information in terms that are easily understood by a variety of audiences

Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-RacismThe OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion.Additional Information:Address:1 Permanent - Full Time, 1430 River Dr, Kenora, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMSCompensation Group: Management Compensation PlanUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Corrections and EnforcementPosted on: Friday, June 4, 2021Note:In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.N-CL-165247/21The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.