Deputy Director
Apply NowCompany: Government of Alberta
Location: Peace River, AB T8S 1A1
Description:
Job Information
Job Title: Deputy Director of Operations
Job Requisition ID: 70181
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Peace River
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Permanent/Temporary
Scope: Open competition
Closing Date: April 17, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 ($84,609 - $113,859/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services has significant oversight and involvement in the public security and emergency services through its various divisions and operations. The department is responsible for the administration of law enforcement, correctional services, policing and police oversight and public safety. The Ministry supports crime prevention and restorative justice programs, as well as programs and services to support victims of crime, including those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. The Ministry also coordinates large scale emergency and disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and initiatives.
For further information, visit the ministry website at: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx
Role Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Centre Director, you will be accountable for all administration, managerial and operational functions of your assigned shift. You will ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance with policies and directives. Using your strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will participate in staff recruitment, training, mentoring, evaluation, supervision and performance management. You will have a direct effect on the operational budget through fiscally responsible hiring of staff in order to backfill absences when required. Expenditure Officer training and responsibilities will be required along with processing approvals on 1GX. In addition, you will oversee all emergencies that occur in the facility including making sure operations officers are accessing and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment as required by Occupational Health and Safety standards.Your excellent administration skills will be applied and reflected in report writing and in the development of Centre Standard Operating Procedures.
Other responsibilities may include providing input on a variety of standing and special committees and involvement in special projects, as required. In the absence of the Director in off hours and/or weekends, you may be requested to act on his behalf. Your strong problem solving skills coupled with your well-developed decision-making abilities will ensure your success in this role.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
Qualifications
Requirements:
Assets:
Please ensure related acting experience is documented on your resume.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
Notes
There is one permanent and one temporary(12 months) full-time positions available.
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week assigned shift on the 3/3/3 shift rotation working afternoon, days and night shifts.
Location: Peace River Correctional Centre - 224044 HWY 684 Peace River, Alberta, Canada.
Selection will be based on an in-person interview and reference checks.
This position is eligible for a lump-sum payment of $51 bi-weekly in addition to the base salary due to 6/3.
Consideration will be given to moving expenses.
An Employee who is employed at a location north of the 57th parallel of north latitude in the Province of Alberta may be paid in addition to the Employee's basic salary, a Northern Allowance of two hundred and forty-one dollars and thirty-eight cents ($241.38) for each bi-weekly pay period served.
Final candidates for this position will be required to provide a Fingerprint Based Criminal Record Check. Any associated costs will be your responsibility and you are only required to provide this check if requested. We cannot accept on-line Criminal Record Checks, from a non-Policing Agency.
In order to accurately reflect your related experience/education, in your resume please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example: February 2006 - June 2009: Loss Prevention Officer (PT three 8 hrs shifts/week).
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Manisha Seneviratne at Manisha.Seneviratne@gov.ab.ca
Job Title: Deputy Director of Operations
Job Requisition ID: 70181
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Peace River
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Permanent/Temporary
Scope: Open competition
Closing Date: April 17, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 ($84,609 - $113,859/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services has significant oversight and involvement in the public security and emergency services through its various divisions and operations. The department is responsible for the administration of law enforcement, correctional services, policing and police oversight and public safety. The Ministry supports crime prevention and restorative justice programs, as well as programs and services to support victims of crime, including those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. The Ministry also coordinates large scale emergency and disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and initiatives.
For further information, visit the ministry website at: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx
Role Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Centre Director, you will be accountable for all administration, managerial and operational functions of your assigned shift. You will ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance with policies and directives. Using your strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will participate in staff recruitment, training, mentoring, evaluation, supervision and performance management. You will have a direct effect on the operational budget through fiscally responsible hiring of staff in order to backfill absences when required. Expenditure Officer training and responsibilities will be required along with processing approvals on 1GX. In addition, you will oversee all emergencies that occur in the facility including making sure operations officers are accessing and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment as required by Occupational Health and Safety standards.Your excellent administration skills will be applied and reflected in report writing and in the development of Centre Standard Operating Procedures.
Other responsibilities may include providing input on a variety of standing and special committees and involvement in special projects, as required. In the absence of the Director in off hours and/or weekends, you may be requested to act on his behalf. Your strong problem solving skills coupled with your well-developed decision-making abilities will ensure your success in this role.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
- Systems Thinking: Takes a long term view towards organization's objectives and how to achieve them.
- Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative.
- Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.
- Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict.
- Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- A university degree in a related field plus at least 4 years of related experience in the field of Law Enforcement.
- Equivalencies: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
- Related education may include but is not limited to Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Corrections Foundations, etc.
- A valid Alberta Driver's license is required for this position.
Assets:
- Prior acting experience in a management position within the Correctional Services Division
Please ensure related acting experience is documented on your resume.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
Notes
There is one permanent and one temporary(12 months) full-time positions available.
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week assigned shift on the 3/3/3 shift rotation working afternoon, days and night shifts.
Location: Peace River Correctional Centre - 224044 HWY 684 Peace River, Alberta, Canada.
Selection will be based on an in-person interview and reference checks.
This position is eligible for a lump-sum payment of $51 bi-weekly in addition to the base salary due to 6/3.
Consideration will be given to moving expenses.
An Employee who is employed at a location north of the 57th parallel of north latitude in the Province of Alberta may be paid in addition to the Employee's basic salary, a Northern Allowance of two hundred and forty-one dollars and thirty-eight cents ($241.38) for each bi-weekly pay period served.
Final candidates for this position will be required to provide a Fingerprint Based Criminal Record Check. Any associated costs will be your responsibility and you are only required to provide this check if requested. We cannot accept on-line Criminal Record Checks, from a non-Policing Agency.
In order to accurately reflect your related experience/education, in your resume please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example: February 2006 - June 2009: Loss Prevention Officer (PT three 8 hrs shifts/week).
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
- Pension plans:
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
- Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
- Premium Pay Directive: https://www.alberta.ca/premium-pay-directive.aspx
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Manisha Seneviratne at Manisha.Seneviratne@gov.ab.ca