Deputy Warden of Programs

Title: Title: Deputy Warden of Programs
Department: Justice
Community: Rankin Inlet
Requisition Number: 1071
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $133,437.00 to $151,435.00 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $18,887.00 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: November 20, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. central time

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

Reporting to the Warden, the Deputy Warden of Programs is responsible for the development and operation of programs for the facility having an operational capacity of up to 48 adult offenders. The Deputy Warden Programs develops and manages educational programs to protect public safety through changes in offender attitudes, skills and lifestyles; develops and/or managers offender work activities and rehabilitative programs; and other contracted services; develops and managers work programs designed to provide inmates opportunities to develop job skills and to reduce facility costs and/or generate revenue; manages services for the physical, mental and spiritual health of offenders. Promotes community reintegration to reduce reoffending.

The guiding principles of the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit will be incorporated into the facility’s practices and will serve as a key connection between our operations and the community we serve. The Deputy Warden Programs is a key position in setting professional and healthy work standards and ensuring that service delivery is timely, appropriate and reflects positively on the community, facility, Division and Department of Justice. The ability to provide leadership and direction as part of the senior management team and actively influence, persuade, negotiate and resolve conflict with the individuals and groups at various levels within and outside of the correctional centre is essential. Candidates must demonstrate a strong work ethic, initiate and flexibility to ensure that facility and Divisional objectives are achieved.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized College/Institution in Corrections or Law and Security or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, with a minimum 3 years supervisory experience; 2 years of correctional management practices; Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.
This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.
• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.