Regional Director, Central Region

About the Role

The Community Correctional Services Division seeks a strategic leader with advanced operational and stakeholder engagement expertise to oversee probation and parole services in the Central Region. This role entails guiding significant initiatives to boost public safety and aid offender reintegration into the community. The Regional Director manages diverse functions such as direct service delivery, provincial program implementation, and partnerships with community and Indigenous organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a dispersed regional team delivering probation, parole supervision, and rehabilitative services.
• Drive innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement ensuring compliance and effective operations.
• Maintain productive relationships with Indigenous groups, justice partners, community agencies, and government colleagues to ensure client-centered, evidence-based service.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, accessibility, equity, and employee well-being, providing leadership support across geographic locations.

Leadership Qualifications

• Proven capacity to balance strategic direction with operational management delivering measurable results.
• Experience motivating and developing high-performing teams in demanding public-facing environments.
• Track record leading transformational change and adopting innovative service models to enhance outcomes.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and psychological safety, improving workforce morale and stability.

Relationship and Political Skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, and consensus-building skills for engaging senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage politically sensitive issues under public scrutiny with discretion and sound judgement.
• Incorporate diverse viewpoints to enhance decision-making and service improvements.
• Collaborate effectively across organizations to address shared priorities diplomatically.

Operational Expertise

• Experience leading organizational change and overseeing justice-sector service modernization.
• Proficiency in human resources and labour relations to manage complex workforce challenges.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policy, and community planning standards regionally.
• Express complex operational issues clearly to senior decision-makers.

Equity, Diversity and Accessibility Commitment

The organization values an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities served, encouraging candidates of all backgrounds to apply. The hiring process accommodates needs in line with equity and accessibility legislation, ensuring barrier-free recruitment.