Ministry of the Solicitor General Looking for SERGEANT at Greater Sudbury, ON Full Time

The Ministry of the Solicitor General is modernizing Ontario’s correctional system, putting safety, protection and security first. We need great frontline leaders who will engage staff, champion change, and help drive our priorities for a progressive new approach to the province’s correctional services.

Are you a strong leader with exceptional management and organizational skills? Do you exhibit sound judgment and thrive in a fast-paced correctional environment? If so, consider this exciting and challenging opportunity to join a dynamic team of Sergeants delivering essential front-line services at the North Bay Jail.

As a valued member of the management team, you will contribute to the establishment of a strong adaptive culture where correctional programs and operations are delivered in an integrated and co-coordinated manner. You will play an integral role in the operation of the institution, and contribute to public safety and security through the care, custody, control and rehabilitation of inmates.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Sergeant, you will:

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, and manage all shift activities
• Oversee the administration and operations of an institution that functions on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week environment
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of institution security and correctional programs and services
• Assist in, develop, and review institutional standing orders and local operational policies and procedures
• Bring an innovative mindset to your work, enabling you to incorporate new tools, technology and practices to achieve results
• Support and communicate a values-based and inclusive organizational model

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

How do I qualify?

Leadership and Managerial Skills

• You have proven leadership skills to provide direction, coaching and mentoring to staff, and make sound operational decisions
• You have knowledge of human resources and labour relations practices to address employee issues, support performance and development, and promote an inclusive and engaged team
• You can plan and administer program operations and develop work plans to meet program objectives
• You act with integrity even when it is difficult to do so
• You can interpret and apply related legislation to ensure compliance (i.e. Ontario Human Rights Code, Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Public Service of Ontario Act, etc.), and work with staff to ensure their clear understanding and correct application of new policies

Technical Knowledge and Crisis Management Expertise

• You have knowledge of correctional theory and practices related to admission and discharge procedures, care, custody, control and transportation of inmates
• You have an understanding of offender behaviour and population moods in order to direct staff and determine appropriate interventions
• You have knowledge of the crisis management model, particularly the ‘use of force’ policy, and the ability to effectively contain or act on emergency and challenging situations, determining best approaches to resolving recurring incidents

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can communicate and interact effectively with staff, management, inmates, and the general public
• You are a collaborative communicator, providing clear direction and guidance to staff, exercising sound decision making skills to resolve contentious and time sensitive matters, and communicating confidently in difficult or stressful situations
• You have written communication skills to articulate issues and information in formal reports

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:
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Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan

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Schedule: 5

Category: Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on: Thursday, May 19, 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.