National Manager, Chaplaincy

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

INFORMATION YOU MUST PROVIDE PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT
Proof of education
Proof of religious mandate

Work environment

The Chaplaincy Program contributes to public safety by providing opportunities for offenders to examine their behaviors and decisions and discover new ways of living in the context of their faith practice. This can help offenders find greater wholeness and accept responsibility for their actions, which in turn contributes to their safe reintegration into Canadian communities.

The right of offenders to practice their religion is guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and other legislation. Chaplaincy ensures that offenders of all traditions are offered opportunities to practice their faith.

Key activities include the development, implementation, delivery, and management of religious and spiritual activities, which includes volunteer and other community resources.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately, applicants should be aware that a pool of partially or fully assessed candidates will be established to fill future National Manager, Chaplaincy vacancies within the Correctional Service of Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the position (e.g. theology, pastoral studies, chaplaincy) or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Meet the standards as a qualified, professional, official representative of a faith community as required for chaplains in CSC institutions, and as recognized by the Interfaith Committee on Chaplaincy. Please indicate clearly in your application how you meet this requirement (ie: date and nomination for ordination or equivalent religious mandate).

EXPERIENCE

Experience in planning, developing and implementing strategies, processes and/or procedures for the delivery of spiritual support services.

Experience in working collaboratively with other faith traditions.

Experience with engaging a wide variety of community and/or government organizations.

Experience in the management of human* and financial** resources.

Experience in research, analysis and presenting findings in written and oral format

*Human Resources: Managing human resources may include: supervision of staff; establishing vision, priorities, work plans or establishing performances objectives; conducting performance assessments and feedback; approving training; managing labor relations; and leading staffing processes. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they have supervised.

**Financial Resources: Managing financial resources may include: full delegation and being responsible for financial planning; budget allocation; resource management; forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

Masters or doctoral degree in a field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience working in a correctional setting.

Experience in contracting and/or drafting agreements in principle

Experience in managing projects

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of CSC’s Mission.

Knowledge of the aspects of the CCRA and the CCRR directly related to chaplaincy services.

Knowledge of relevant research on the increasingly complex and diverse nature of faith practice in Canada.

Knowledge of multipath theological principles, trends and developments and their application to personal development, healing, restorative justice, community development and to the reduction of violence.

Knowledge of the challenges and difficulties unique to chaplaincy (i.e., spiritual service delivery within a secular context), including institutional/organizational operations and structures.

COMPETENCIES

Create Vision and Strategy

Mobilize People

Uphold Integrity and Respect

Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

Promote Innovation and Guide Change

Achieve Results

Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Enhanced Reliability security clearance

Willing and able to travel

Valid religious mandate

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.