Assistant Deputy Minister Justice

Strategic leadership for Northwest Territories justice services defines this Assistant Deputy Minister position, spanning corrections, community justice, and law enforcement.
The Assistant Deputy Minister leads the Solicitor General Branch and provides executive direction across Corrections, Community Justice, Victims’ Services, and Law Enforcement. This work advances policies, programs, and strategies supporting public safety, offender rehabilitation, crime prevention, and effective justice services. Collaboration includes the RCMP, Indigenous and northern communities, governments, and justice stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide executive leadership for the Solicitor General Branch
Lead strategic planning, policy development, and program improvement initiatives
Establish policing priorities with the RCMP and communities
Build relationships with Indigenous, northern, and justice partners
Prepare advice and recommendations for senior government leadership
Requirements:
Degree in management, law, social sciences, commerce, or business
At least eight years of progressively responsible management experience
Five years of senior management experience
Demonstrated strategic leadership and change management skills
Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Apply executive leadership, strategic planning, and collaborative decision-making to justice services across the Northwest Territories.