Assistant Deputy Superintendent

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:YARMOUTH

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:17-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The Correctional Services division of the Department of Justice is responsible for the administration and operation of community and custody-based programs and services for adults and young persons. Within the Correctional Services core business area there are two programs: community corrections & correctional facilities. Each of these program areas is broken down into closely related activities that have a specific impact on the programs target group.

Community Corrections has 22 offices across the province from Yarmouth to Sydney and is responsible for the supervision of both adult and young persons serving community-based sentences. The sentences include probation, conditional sentence, custody and supervision, conditional supervision and Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision. Probation officers also supervise those released from custody on conditional releases and prepare pre-sentence investigations to assist the Courts in the sentencing process. Evidence based Program facilitation and supports to specialized courts in areas of domestic violence, mental health and wellness are also part of the role of a Probation Officer as well as Restorative Justice casework and collaboration with community justice agencies.

Four (4) adult correctional facilities and one (1) youth centre provide the safety and security of persons in custody while providing programs that address dynamic criminogenic factors to assist with their successful reintegration back into the community.

Nova Scotia Correctional Services utilizes an evidence-based approach in both Community Corrections and custodial facilities. Core Correctional Practices (CCP) is the foundational practice that drives reintegration and rehabilitation practices deployed within Correctional Services. Utilizing CCP, Correctional Services staff can effectively interact, manage behavior, and help facilitate change, within target populations.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent, as the Assistant Deputy Superintendent, you ensure the smooth daily operations of the Correctional facility through the appropriate deployment of Captains and line staff. You provide oversight and direction regarding inmate admission and discharge; warrant interpretation; inmate placement; program delivery; facility searches; temporary absences; facility emergency situations.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- liaising with Sheriff Services regarding the transfer of inmates; liaising with policing agencies regarding laying potential charges as a result of inmate criminal activity within the facility.
- communicating reportable incidents to Correctional Services Senior Management.
- responsible for the overall administration of the building in the absence of senior management.
- responsible for human resource-related functions, including effective management of Captains and line staff; training; labor relations; recruitment & staffing; attendance management; and performance management.
- ensure compliance with the collective agreement and Occupational Health and Safety legislation.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
To be considered for this opportunity, you hold a University Degree in a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a Correctional facility; at least two (2) of which, are at the management level. An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience, such as work as a Senior Probation Officer, in the Policing or Courts fields or in other areas of Corrections or Criminal Justice, may be considered.

Knowledge of facility operations, including safety/security, case management, offender discipline, crisis management, human resource management and quality assurance and risk management would be an asset. Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Corrections Act, the Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Workers' Compensation Act and the OH&S Act, and the ability to interpret Collective Agreements would be an asset.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Analytical Thinking**, **Action Management, Team Leadership, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more