Deputy Superintendent of Administration

Join the Senior Management team at Toronto South Detention Centre
The Toronto South Detention Centre is seeking a confident, forward-thinking leaders to join the senior leadership team, and manage the overall administration and operations of the institution. We are currently hiring for 1 Deputy Superintendent of Administration (staff relations) on a 12-month contract with a possibility to extend.
As the Deputy Superintendent of Administration (Staff Relations), you will deputize as the senior administrative subordinate to the Superintendent, with commensurate responsibility and accountability for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of a correctional institution. You will supervise functions including staff services, the oversight of Operational Managers, offender institutional and local community programs, and institutional support service operations. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in human resources management as you lead the human resources functions for the institution.
**Please note**:
Deputy Superintendents are expected to participate in a rotational “on call” schedule to manage emergency medical crises and other emergency situations that occur after regular administrative business hours.
Opportunities to make an impact
Working at Toronto South Detention Centre, you will be immersed in a fast-paced, challenging environment, working with a diverse team of correctional staff. You will be pivotal in fostering a culture that is grounded in collaboration and respect, while also driving cultural change with a focus on promoting inclusiveness, diversity and anti-racism strategies to enable continuous institutional improvements.
You will utilize your keen ability to coach, mentor and develop staff and colleagues, while establishing a positive workplace culture. This rewarding opportunity will allow you to showcase your superior leadership abilities while making a positive impact on staff, and the delivery of correctional services.
Professional Development
Do you have a passion for learning and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth? Toronto South Detention Centre is the largest detention centre in the province of Ontario. We are a dynamic institution, with a diverse population, vast governmental and community stakeholders, and unique challenges, which provide abundant opportunities for the growth and development of our staff. Through learning and developmental opportunities, including online and in-person training, mentorship programs, employee networks and opportunities for career advancement and specialization, the Toronto South Detention Centre can help you gain valuable skills to grow your career.
About the job
Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their 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. As a Deputy Superintendent, Administration (Staff Relations), you will make an impact by:
Providing leadership and direction in the planning and coordination of institutional operations, programs and services.
Participating in the integration of programs within the institution's security framework.
Assuming responsibility for the administration of the institution in the absence of the Superintendent, and during after-hours and weekends, on a rotational on-call basis.
Being a proactive and innovative leader, motivating your team and colleagues to drive correctional reform.
Managing grievances, the WSIB program, attendance support program, human resources, recruitment and training, and employment equity, while ensuring consistency and compliance with legislation, Ministry policies and procedures, standing orders and the local operational plan.
Collaborating with the senior management team to develop and implement strategies to support organizational and cultural changes.
Communicating and modeling corporate values and principles with staff and being a champion of positive organizational change.
Representing the institution at negotiations and building coalitions and partnerships with key stakeholders.
What you bring to the team
Leadership Skills and Human Resources Knowledge
You can provide leadership, coaching and direction, and foster an engaged and inclusive working environment.
You demonstrate expertise and knowledge in human resources management to identify and make recommendations on staffing needs, performance management, and address complex employee/labour relations issues and participate in mediation/arbitration as the Employer representative.
Critical Thinking, Strategic Planning, and Analytical Skills
You can identify contentious or sensitive program delivery issues and develop strategic approaches for issues resolution.
You can use evidence-based approach for investigations.
You can manage challenging workload