Deputy Director

Job Title:

Deputy Director, Operations
Job

Requisition
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 and diverse 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.

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.

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…