The Government of Nova Scotia
Location
Waterville, NS | Canada
Job description
Competition # : 42103
Department: Justice
Location: WATERVILLE
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 19-Mar-24 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Youth Custody Manager of the Nova Scotia Youth Centre (NSYC), under the direction of the Manager, Correctional Services, guided by the principles of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) and Correctional Services of Nova Scotia is responsible for the allocation of human, financial and material resources to meet the needs of young persons in custody. The NSYC has a capacity of 48 individuals and is co-located with the IWK Secure Care Unit – Forensic Services. The NSYC utilizes Core Correctional and Restorative Practices as the foundation of reintegration and rehabilitative program services. Utilizing these methods, NSYC staff effectively interact, manage behavior, and help facilitate young person reintegration.
The Youth Custody Manager is responsible for directing and controlling the daily operation of the NSYC, accountable for the supervision and coordination of staff training, labour relations, staffing, attendance/performance management, and Occupational Health and Safety. The Youth Custody Manager will lead/participate/delegate the development, implementation, evaluation, monitoring of all young person programs, facility policies, procedures, and standing orders. Further, you are responsible for compliance, risk management, and quality assurance by utilizing audits and completing internal investigations.
A University Degree in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Correctional facility (adult or youth) is required. Management experience in Correctional Services, would be considered an asset. An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience in other areas of Corrections or Criminal Justice may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their cover letter.
The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
This is a permanent assignment located at the NSYC, Waterville, NS.
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3,561.95 - $4,452.43 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].
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