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Chaplain
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
50582 - Chaplain 15
Salary:
$58,137.00 - $73,203.00 Per Year*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a spiritual leader who is interested in cultivating a worshipping community within an institution by maintaining a comprehensive multicultural chaplaincy program for inmates, their families, and staff?
If so, bring your specialized skills to the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre where you will provide spiritual and religious care and support to large groups in addition to providing one-on-one assistance to inmates.
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
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• use your specialized education to provide ongoing comprehensive religious services and spiritual care programs to inmates, their families and staff
• create new programs and coordinate spiritual activities
• coordinate and monitor a busy and involved multi-faith program
• build relationships and partnerships with community resources
• partner with local faith communities to establish programs to help inmates reintegrate into the community
• represent chaplaincy on institution committees
How do I qualify?
Mandatory Requirements
• You must have an endorsement from a recognized Faith Group and recommendation from the Canadian MultiFaith Federation on Spiritual and Religious Care
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
• You have applied knowledge of various faith groups, multidenominational groups, as well as religious beliefs and practices, normally acquired through a combination of university, theological school, and professional experience
• You have understanding of the criminal justice system and familiarity with correctional institutions
• You are able to work within the legislation (e.g. to balance confidentiality with the need to maintain security and the safety of staff and inmates)
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You can interact with inmates, families, and staff as well as orient and train volunteers
• You have counselling skills to address issues with inmates and families
Other Essential Skills
• You have organizational and supervisory skills to plan, organize, implement and evaluate spiritual care programs and religious services
• You have administrative skills to provide guidance and training students and other spiritual and religious visitors
• You have analytical skills and demonstrated judgement in order to identify and resolve issues, referring any major issues to the Deputy Superintendent
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 800 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste Marie, North Region, Enhanced – Criminal Record (CPIC) Check, Vulnerable Service Sector (VSS) check, Intelligence Check, Local Police Record Check, Credit Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Monday, June 12, 2017
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. - N-CL-108961/17
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, June 26, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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