THIS IS FOR A TERM POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027. TA'S WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR EXISTING GOVERNMENT OF YUKON EMPLOYEES.
The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We build strong and healthy relationships with others to support good governance and to foster safe communities with opportunities for healing. The Department of Justice provides supportive and dynamic work environments comprised of teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.
The principles that guide are:
Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations: Together as DOJ representatives we commit to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future, by conducting ourselves in our day-to-day business in a manner that embodies the purpose of reconciliation with our First Nations members in the Yukon. We recognize the importance of employee education on First Nations history and the encouragement of innovative thinking by all DOJ personnel on our ability to effect meaningful change towards true reconciliation.
Working as a Team: As DOJ employees we value working together as a team within branches and within the department as a whole, while respecting our respective roles in the administration of justice, to work as one entity to meet our collective objective to serve the public. We are mindful of the impact of our actions on the people around us both in proximity and in the larger department and strive to ensure that we maintain the best interests of the department in our approach to our work.
Identify and Meet our Clients' Needs: DOJ personnel have a wide variety of responsibilities and an equally diverse clientele, internal and external to government, and we are committed to ensuring that they know we work for them and that we treat them with empathy, inclusion, integrity, respect and professionalism.
Initiative and Innovation: Management will encourage DOJ staff at all levels to think innovatively and to take initiative that will improve the work we do and services that we provide to allow for positive change and creativity in the workplace. Management will encourage DOJ personnel to reconsider our approach to the services we provide and adapt to the changing environment.
Communications: We are committed to improving the way we communicate internally with one another and externally to the public in order to better perform as a DOJ Team, share information and ideas with each other, dispel negative myths about the department and to ensure that the public has an appreciation for the excellent work we do.
The Opportunity:
The Department of Justice is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to fill a Term/Temporary Assignment as Manager of Correctional Services – Programs at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre.
Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent of Programs, the Manager provides leadership and oversight for correctional programming, case management, inmate employment, cultural services, education initiatives, and rehabilitative interventions that support positive outcomes for inmates.
This position supervises a multidisciplinary team and works closely with operational staff, First Nations partners, community agencies, educational institutions, Elders, contractors, and external facilitators to ensure the effective delivery of programs and services within a secure correctional environment.
The Manager plays a key role in balancing institutional operations with rehabilitation, ensuring programs remain responsive to operational needs while supporting offender accountability, skill development, reintegration, and wellness.
For more information about this position, please contact Dan Vigneau, Deputy Superintendent - Programs at Daniel.Vigneau@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Tammy Vermeersch, Human Resource Consultant at Tammy.Vermeersch@yukon.ca
Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment. If you need technical support submitting your application/resume, contact: E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Post-secondary education in Corrections, Criminology, Justice, Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
- Experience supervising staff and leading teams.
- Experience working within corrections, rehabilitation, community justice, social services, or a related environment.
- Experience coordinating programs, projects, contracts, or service delivery initiatives.
- Experience building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and community partners.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on the following:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of offender rehabilitation and correctional programming principles.
- Understanding of Indigenous cultural practices and reconciliation initiatives.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
- Security Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector
- Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence
