Director, Operations

The Ministry of Community Safety, Community Corrections is seeking a talented and innovative individual to provide leadership and strategic direction for Community Corrections programs and services within the Central Region of the province. As the Urban Director of Operations your leadership will encompass Community Corrections programs and services with respect to youth and adult offenders and would include strategic direction, policy, standards and operational management and oversite of the Saskatoon Community Corrections office. Reporting to the Director, Central Region, you will plan, develop and monitor community programs and services that support and promote community safety planning aimed at reducing offending. Working with Offender Services, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Ministry’s Case-Management framework and rehabilitative programs. As a key member of the management team, you will participate in policy and program development. Our candidate of choice will have knowledge of youth and adult evidence-based offender programs, legislation, policies, and standards, with particular emphasis on community corrections programs, as well as strategic planning, program development and government decision-making processes. You will understand and be responsive to First Nations cultural and spiritual practices. You will have a track record of accomplishments through partnerships and effective leadership in a complex environment. Specifically, the Director of Operations will: Direct all aspects of the Urban operations; Provide oversight of Human Resources, training and recruitment; Direct Supervisors to implement, maintain and adjust delivery of services and programs; Provide quality assurance of operations, policy, standards, file reviews, audits; and Develop and maintain local partnerships: HUB, CBO's other Ministries, First Nation Bands/Tribal Councils. Typically, candidates will possess a Bachelor of Social Work, Human Justice or related post-secondary degree, combined with extensive programming, budgeting and leadership experience. Responsibilities

Ensures delivery and evaluation of correctional programs to community corrections clients. Provides strategic leadership and direct supervision to supervisors, probation officers/community youth workers and program specialists. Liaises with other ministries, civic and federal agencies and community groups to establish coordination of program delivery and application of justice activities. Provides support in the daily management of the office. Qualifications

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who: Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations. Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions. Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes. Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions. Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity. Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution. Technical Knowledge and Skills:

The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated ability of: Strategic Planning/Orientation: Considers broad and long term factors when planning and making decisions. Identifies patterns or connections and addresses key underlying issues. Understands the linkages and interactions between elements of the whole system and understands how ministry and inter-ministry issues, programs and policies impact public interests and concerns. Aligns program policy with the strategic direction of government; Innovation: Takes an innovative approach to problem solving. Works to continually understand, engage in and implement organizational changes and technologies that improve processes, practices and outcomes. Is flexible and adaptable in meeting the changing demands of clients, stakeholders and the public; Effective Communication: Fosters open communication, listens to others, speaks effectively and prepares written communication so that messages are clearly understood. Acts to influence others in order to have a specific impact or effect. Responds appropriately to concerns of others; Building Organizational Community: Collaborates with and respects other employees and team members. Views diversity as an opportunity and creates an environment where a diverse workforce can thrive. Builds successful relationships with individuals, staff, teams, stakeholders and partners; and Accountability: Acts in alignment with the organization’s desired culture to achieve organizational goals. Treats others fairly and acts in an honest, trustworthy and forthright manner. Holds self and others accountable to the organization, clients and stakeholders. Is self-aware and demonstrates a commitment toward personal growth and ongoing learning and development. Job Skills:

Communication (Level C) Critical Thinking (Level C) Digital Skills (Level C) Interacting with Others (Level C) Navigating Ambiguity (Level C) Managing Self (Level C) Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C) Data Literacy (Level C) Influence (Level C) Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C) Managing Organizational Resources (Level C) Managing Talent (Level C) Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here. What We Offer:

Dynamic and challenging work Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave Inclusive work environments Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

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