Chief Adult Probation Officer

Overview Join to apply for the Chief Adult Probation Officer role at Government of Newfoundland and Labrador . Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Chief Adult Probation Officer is a provincial senior management position with overall responsibility for the administration and delivery of the Community Corrections branch. The incumbent leads a team of direct and indirect reports, including Regional Managers, Adult Probation Officers (II and I), and administrative professionals. The role requires expertise in criminal justice, advanced clinical knowledge of offender behavior, program development and evaluation, and leadership in strategic management, policy development, and budgeting. The Chief Adult Probation Officer is responsible for adherence to the Correctional Services Act and related legislation (including the Criminal Code of Canada) as it relates to community supervision, and for developing protocols to maximize public safety while meeting statutory requirements. The incumbent also guides budget management, planning, program reviews, rehabilitative programs, and represents Community Corrections in committees, public consultations, and forums regarding research, funding, policy and program development on issues affecting public safety, rehabilitation, and restorative justice principles. Nationally, the incumbent helps set standards in conjunction with the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Heads of Corrections and related bodies. Base pay range CA$86,572.00/yr - CA$86,572.11/yr Note: This pay range is provided by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. Discuss with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction in strategic management, policy development, program development and evaluation, financial operations, human resources, and legislation related to Community Corrections. Manage and develop a team of direct and indirect reports, including Regional Managers and Probation Officers, and administrative professionals. Develop protocols and procedures to maximize public safety while adhering to statutory requirements. Lead budgeting, internal planning, program reviews, and delivery of rehabilitative programs; formulate strategic and operational plans. Represent Community Corrections in committees, public consultations, and professional forums on research, funding, policy and program development. Collaborate nationally to set standards with senior corrections partners. Qualifications Completion of a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences (equivalencies considered). Experience with crime, deviancy, and complex offender behavior. Experience with rehabilitation and case management practices. Experience managing policy and program development, administration and delivery. Experience in resource management (financial, human, operation). Experience within the criminal justice system. Assessment Criteria Knowledge of complex offender behavior, deviancy and rehabilitative practices. Knowledge of program and policy development, administration and delivery. Knowledge of resource management (financial, human, operation). Knowledge of the criminal justice system, the Correctional Services Act, and the Criminal Code of Canada. Ability to effectively exchange information. Ability to manage time and tasks independently. Ability to think critically and make decisions. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Relationship building. Conditions of Employment Recent and satisfactory Enhanced Security Clearance. Valid class 5 driver’s license. Conditions of Offer Occasional overnight travel. Ability to work overtime hours, as required. Acknowledge requirement for use of personal vehicle with insurance. Conditions of Acceptance Occasional overnight travel. Ability to work overtime hours, as required. Acknowledge requirement for use of personal vehicle with insurance. Information for Applicants For more information about this opportunity please contact Lorelei Roberts – Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety and Correctional Services by email at or by phone at . Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr