Deputy Director, Programs – Government of Alberta

Title of the Job: Deputy Director, Programs

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Job Information
Job Title: Deputy Director, Programs
Job Requisition ID: 63180
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 15, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 – $113,859/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. For more information please visit:For more information on the Calgary Remand Centre please visit:Role ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Director of Operational Support, you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of offender rehabilitation programs, affording offenders the opportunity to make positive life choices to reduce recidivism and contribute to safer communities. You will also be responsible for the delivery of Centre programs, chairing the Section 32 FOIP Committee, managing FOIP information requests, chairing the Care in Placement Committee, chairing the Security and Classification Review Committee and chairing the Temporary Absence Review Committee.You will also be responsible for:

• Program Maintenance and delivery.
• Public safety risk identification and communication to public.
• Offender risk assessment and placement within the Centre and province.
• Providing human resource management and leadership.
• Ensuring various Centre services and programs are being maintained at a high standard.

You will be responsible for decisions that directly impact ministry goals in relation to the provision of secure and efficient custody and community supervision, and inmates’ access to rehabilitative opportunities. Your strong leadership skills will assist you in communicating with Centre management, human resources, and other stakeholders.Please click on the to view the job description.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
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• Drive for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with branch direction.
• Systems Thinking: Considers the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach including how they relate to other programs or areas.
• Builds Collaborative Environments: Team player who contributes positively by clearly communicating with others to achieve outcomes. Respects differing opinions and recognizes conflict then works towards achieving common purpose.
• Develops Networks: Considers how changes might impact colleagues, clients and stakeholders, and actively seeks their input and/or involvement regarding those changes.
• Agility: Works creatively within policies and procedures to proactively meet goals.
• Creative Problem Solving: Looks for ways to improve activities and results by doing something that may be new and different in the organization.

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related field (Sociology, Criminology, Justice Studies, etc.)
• Four years of related experience (Correctional Service Worker 3, Correctional Peace Officer 3, Deputy Director)

Equivalency: one year of education for one year of experience; one year of experience for one year of education.Assets:

• Supervisory experience in a correctional facility.
• Working knowledge of the Alberta Corrections Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Experience working with Provincial Parole Policies and Procedures.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to .NotesThis posting will be used to fill one permanent position at the Calgary Remand Centre.Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week with the possibility overtime.Public transportation to the Centre is limited, the successful candidate will need a reliable means of transportation to the Centre.The successful candidate if required to provide a Fingerprint Based Criminal Record Check. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.Instructions for your Resume:For Employment Experience:

• Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
• Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
• Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 – June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:

• Please specify your major and length of program
• Please specify the year you graduated
• Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs

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 visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.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.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Ozien Chukwuemeka at .

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