Deputy Superintendent, Compliance

Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial public service organization in Ontario is seeking a Deputy Superintendent Compliance to oversee policy implementation and operational compliance. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, engage with stakeholders, and support modernization efforts in a correctional environment. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills are essential for this impactful role. Experience in compliance and team management is crucial. This position requires on-site presence at the Central East Correctional Centre.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Robust pension program

Challenging work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and managing resources in a correctional environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in compliance and policy implementation.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff to ensure effective delivery of compliance objectives.
• Provide operational oversight for compliance activities.
• Drive modernization initiatives aligning with correctional practices.
• Monitor compliance performance and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Compliance oversight

Change management

Collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving modernization and ensuring compliance in a dynamic correctional environment?

As Deputy Superintendent Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping institutional practices by overseeing policy implementation, operational compliance, and change management initiatives. This is your opportunity to lead a dedicated team, foster collaboration, and create a culture that prioritizes accountability, inclusivity, and innovation.

In this senior leadership role, you will manage staff, mobilize resources, and engage with frontline leaders to ensure adherence to ministry standards and evolving policies. Your expertise in compliance and organizational strategy will guide modernization efforts, strengthen operational oversight, and support continuous improvement across the institution. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and lead transformative change, this position offers the challenge and reward you've been looking for.

Please note: As this is a frontline essential position, your physical presence at the office is crucial to this role. This position is mandatory onsite at the Central East Correctional Centre.

About the Division

The Correctional Services Division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General is responsible for maintaining and operating provincial correctional institutions for adult offenders, 18 years and over, who are serving a sentence of up to two years less a day or who are awaiting criminal proceedings. This ministry is also responsible for the community supervision of persons on probation, conditional sentences and provincial parole.

Leadership in the Ontario Public Service

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

About the job

Create the Work Environment

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti‑racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. As the Deputy Superintendent Compliance, you will:

• Lead and manage staff to ensure effective delivery of compliance and policy objectives, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Provide operational oversight for compliance activities, ensuring adherence to ministry standards and institutional policies.
• Drive modernization initiatives by implementing new policies and adapting existing ones to align with evolving correctional practices.
• Mobilize and engage staff at all levels, including corporals and staff sergeants, to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Champion change management strategies to support organizational transformation and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to maintain accountability and operational excellence.

What you bring to the team

Leadership experience

• You have a strategic, team‑focused leadership style and the ability to oversee the delivery of institutional programs and services.
• You can manage staff, provide leadership, coaching and direction, and foster an engaged and inclusive environment.
• You act with integrity, even when it is difficult to do so.
• You demonstrate expertise and knowledge in human resources management, financial resources management, performance management, training and development and complex labour relations issues.

Analytical, Problem Solving and Strategic Planning Skills

• You can identify contentious issues and develop strategic approaches for resolution.
• You can apply a systematic approach in the development of complex work plans to achieve organizational goals.
• You can ensure institutional programs and services follow ministry policies and standards.
• You can use evidence‑based approach for investigations.
• You can manage challenging workloads, priorities and stressors, while exercising good judgment, responding calmly and rationally to defuse high tension situations.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can communicate effectively with stakeholders and staff at all levels.
• You represent the institution in negotiations, building coalitions and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• You can write and articulate complex, technical and/or specialized information in terms that are easily understood by a variety of audiences.

Apply By: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 11:59 pm EST