Deputy Superintendent, Operations

Join the senior leadership team at the Kenora Jail!
We are seeking a confident leader with expert corrections knowledge to join our team and lead the overall operations of the institution.
As the Deputy Superintendent, Operations, you will be responsible for the daily operation of the institution and the overall strategic and operational planning activities, including direct oversight of a team of correctional managers and staff.
This exciting and rewarding opportunity will allow you to showcase your superior leadership abilities, utilizing your keen ability to coach, mentor and develop staff and colleagues, while establishing a positive workplace culture. Each and everyday you will be making a valuable contribution to ensuring public safety through support of the care, custody and control of offenders.
Please note: As this is a frontline essential position, your physical presence at the office is crucial to this role. This position is mandatory onsite at the Kenora Jail.
About Us:
Located just 30 minutes from the Manitoba border, Kenora is a small city with a population of over 15,000 situated on the north shore of the Lake of the Woods in North Western Ontario. Surrounded by nature, Kenora is known as a site of natural attractions with many activities to choose from including ice fishing, skiing, swimming, biking, hiking and much more. With annual winter and summer festivals, Kenora is home to the Lake of the Woods Museum which has featured historical and cultural exhibits.
For more information, visit us at: Correctional services

OPS Commitment to 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 invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.
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, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Create the Work Environment
In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.
Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement it's business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:
• Providing leadership and managing a team in the delivery of programs and services
• Participating in the integration of programs within the institution's security framework
• Providing direction in the planning and coordination of operations, programs and services, ensuring compliance with the institution's key performance indicators
• Acting as a liaison between the institution and offender families and various groups/agencies, and represents the institution in stakeholder negotiations and building coalitions
• Assuming responsibility for the administration of the institution during after-hours and weekends, on a rotational on-call basis

How do I qualify?

Leadership and Management Skills

• You have proven leadership skills to oversee the delivery of institutional programs and services.
• You have proven skills to manage staff, provide coaching and direction and foster an engaged and inclusive environment.
• You act with integrity, even when it is difficult to do so.
• You demonstrate knowledge in human resources management, financial resources management, performance management, training and development and managing complex labour relations issues.

Correctional Knowledge

• You have knowledge of the current theories, principles and practices of correctional institutions management, finance and administration including knowledge of human behaviour to provide for the care, custody, control, safety, programming and accommodation of inmates.

Analytical, Problem Solving and Strategic Planning Skills

• You can apply a systematic approach in the development of complex work plans to achieve organizational goals.
• You can use evidence-based approach for investigations.
• You can manage a challenging workload with multiple priorities and stressors, while responding calmly and rationally to defuse volatile situations.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You are a skilled communicator with the ability to foster trusted work relationships with stakeholders and staff at all levels.
• You can conduct complex negotiations and build coalitions with a variety of stakeholders and partners.
• You can write and articulate complex, technical and/or specialized information in terms that are easily understood by a variety of audiences.