Staff Sergeant

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Don't miss this opportunity to join the senior management team where you will manage the provision of overall programs of a correctional institution, and provide leadership to Sergeants in issues management and resolution.

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including:

• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
• A comprehensive health and dental plan
• Life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization

The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employer
• Top Employer for Canadians Under 40

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About the job

Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, Operations, you will:

• Provide leadership, motivation and direction to Sergeants in a correctional environment
• Manage, direct, motivate and coach a large team of Sergeants in the hiring, orientation and training of staff, team building, performance standards, reviews and related issues, complex employee relations matters, as well as foster a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Manage the overall programs of the institution to ensure public safety, and the care, security and discipline of inmates
• Coordinate the review, formulation and implementation of institutional standing orders and local operating policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance to correctional control standards, policies, legislation and procedures
• Manage a broad range of often complex employee relations matters, and ensure fiscal responsibility of staff and equipment
• Represent the institution on program and security related matters with ongoing contacts (i.e., police, inmate advocates, Ombudsman, Custody Review Board, media, legal, judiciary and advocacy groups, the public, etc.)
• Lead, manage and resolve a range of sensitive and contentious security/programming issues and related matters (i.e., investigations, performance management, incidents, labour relations, health and safety concerns)

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What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• You have knowledge of correctional institution management and administration, including program delivery and evaluation
• You have knowledge of the diverse and complex programs, systems and services (i.e., security system enhancements, modernized healthcare services, direct/indirect supervision model, fulsome program delivery system)
• You have a good understanding of the Ontario Public Service human resource and administrative practices, including regulations, collective agreement provisions, workplace discrimination and harassment prevention, and workplace violence prevention programs
• You can interpret and apply relevant legislation and policies (e.g., Ontario Human Rights Code, Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Public Service of Ontario Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards Act, Provincial Offences Act, Criminal Code, Mental Health Act, Ombudsman Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act), and other related federal and provincial statutes and regulations

Leadership and Management Skills

• You can develop standards for the management of daily activities by Sergeants
• You can provide leadership and guidance to Sergeants, and ensure compliance to correctional control standards, policies, legislation and procedures
• You can direct, motivate and coach a team of Sergeants, manage a broad range of complex employee relations matters, and ensure fiscal responsibility of staff and equipment

Analytical, Investigative and Issues Management Skills

• You can remain calm and make effective decisions when handling sensitive and contentious issues
• You can conduct thorough local investigations, review local investigation reports and fact findings, address and resolve various issues, manage risk, establish and maintain internal results based accountability
• You can manage continuing workload challenges, conflicting priorities and related stressors

Communication and Relationship Management Skills

• You can communicate effectively, and prepare and present a broad range of materials to manage operations (i.e., standards, policies and procedures, program planning documents)
• You can build and maintain strong relationships and contacts with stakeholders (i.e., police, judiciary, Custody Review Board, advocacy groups, etc.)

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• E-CL-107839/17(2)
  
  Please note that this position is under review as part of the Management Job Evaluation Plan (MJEP) Project. MJEP is a new job evaluation system for manager and non-bargaining specialist positions in the Ontario Public Service. Implementation of the new system may impact the classification and salary range for this position. Employees will be notified of any impact prior to implementation.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.