Job Information
Job Title: Centre Director, CYOCAFA
Job Requisition ID: 71563
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 9, 2025
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $4,402.49 to $5,590.52 ($114,904 - $145,912/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 Public Safety and Emergency Services is responsible for all provincial correctional and remand centers, young offender programs and community corrections across the province. To learn more about what our ministry is all about, follow the link at https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.
Alberta's Correctional Services Division remains an integral partner in the provincial justice system. Mandated by the courts to enforce remand and custodial orders, staffing correctional facilities appropriately ensures the delivery of services, which aligns with multiple government priorities, and provides for the custody, care and control of inmates and young persons in Alberta's correctional facilities. For more information on Correctional Services, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/correctional-services.aspx.
Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for the overall management, administration, development, coordination and monitoring of services provided by the Calgary Young Offender Centre and Adult Female Annex. You will also be responsible for the allocation of human, financial, and material resources in a manner consistent with the efficient and orderly delivery of institutional services.
You will liaise and coordinator with other correctional service agencies and government ministries, youth justice programs, courts, private agencies, and police agencies to ensure the efficient delivery of adult and young person’s programs. You will utilize a trauma informed approach in all interactions and procedures with youth, adults, families, staff, the general public, and external stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for youth and adults and a culture of health and safety for all.
In addition to the above noted responsibilities, you will also be responsible for:
To be successful in this role, you must possess strong leadership skills acquired through leading large, complex teams. You must be motivated to play an active role in shifting cultural paradigms within the Centre and utilizing change management techniques to support the evolution of the Centre. Effective networking skills are essential as this position is required to interact daily and maintain positive relationships with law enforcement agencies, other correctional and remand centres, the judiciary, lawyers, service providers and other ministry agents. You must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and must be able to adjust your communication to suit a variety of audiences. Interpersonal skills, decision making skills and problem-solving abilities are critical. The ability to promote staff engagement and lead staff effectively will ensure your success in this role.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
To be successful in this role and working environment, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
Required:
Equivalency:
Directly related experience or education will be considered on the basis of:
Assets:
Preferences will be given to those with management experience in the Correctional Services Division.
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.
This posting is intended to fill one permanent full-time position at the Calgary Young Offender Centre.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.
Work location: Calgary Young Offender Centre, 12626 85 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta.
A valid Alberta Driver’s license is required for this position.
Final candidates will be required to provide a Fingerprint Based Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector 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.
Any other costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer:
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 Tetyana Adamyk at Tetyana.Adamyk@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.