Ministry of the Solicitor General Looking for DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, SERVICES at Maidstone, ON Full Time

Join the Senior Management team at South West Detention Centre!

South West Detention Centre needs a forward thinking leader to join the management team, and manage the institutional support service operations including food services, laundry, housekeeping and maintenance. You will be responsible for the daily operation of the institutions support services, and the overall strategic and operational planning activities, including direct oversight of a team of institutional managers and staff.

At South West Detention Centre, 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, while also driving cultural change, with a focus on promoting inclusiveness, diversity and anti-racism strategies to enable continuous institutional improvements. You will utilize your keen ability to coach, mentor and develop staff and colleagues, while establishing a positive workplace culture.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Deputy Superintendent of Services, you will make an impact by:

• Providing leadership and direction in the planning and coordination of institutional operations and services
• Working closely with a team of managers and staff to resolve service delivery issues, ensuring support services and operations run seamlessly
• fostering relationships with contractors, vendors, and facilities management organizations.
• Participate in the integration of services within the institution’s security framework
• Assuming 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
• Developing and implementing strategies to support systemic organizational and cultural changes within the institutions
• Championing 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.
• Being a proactive and innovative leader, motivating your team and colleagues to drive correctional reform

Leadership in the OPS

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours defines 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.

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How do I qualify?

Leadership 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

Analytical, Problem Solving and Strategic Planning Skills

• You are able to identify contentious issues and develop strategic approaches for resolution.
• You can apply a systematic approach in the development of complex work plans to achieve organizational goals
• You can ensure institutional programs and services are in compliance with ministry policies and standards
• 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

• As a representative of the institution 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

Technical Knowledge

• You have the ability to obtain 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
• You have knowledge of facilities management including an understanding of building automation, building codes, and fire safety, and the ability to manage vendor contracts and partnerships.

Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism

The 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 Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 4819 8th Concession Rd, RR3, Maidstone, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan

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Schedule: 6

Category: Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on: Monday, June 20, 2022

Note:
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 Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division 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.

The 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.