Assistant Deputy Minister - Solicitor General Branch

Are you a strategic leader who is passionate about community safety, effective justice services, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of Northerners? We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Assistant Deputy Minister, Solicitor General Branch to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for corrections, community justice, victims¿ services, and law enforcement across the Northwest Territories.

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of policies, programs, and strategies that support public safety, offender rehabilitation, crime prevention, and effective justice services. You will work collaboratively with the RCMP, Indigenous and northern communities, government partners, and justice system stakeholders to address complex social and justice issues, strengthen community relationships, and improve outcomes for individuals and communities. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape justice priorities across the NWT, influence system-wide change, and advance innovative, culturally appropriate approaches to community safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Solicitor General Branch, including Corrections, Community Justice, Victims¿ Services, and Law Enforcement.

Lead strategic planning, policy development, and program improvement initiatives that respond to changing legislation, social trends, community needs, and fiscal priorities.

Establish and support policing priorities for the Northwest Territories in collaboration with the RCMP and communities, including oversight of the NWT Police Services Agreement.

Build and maintain effective relationships with Indigenous and northern communities, justice system partners, other GNWT departments, federal, provincial, and territorial governments, and non-governmental organizations.

Advance collaborative approaches to crime prevention, offender rehabilitation, community safety, and addressing the socio-economic factors contributing to crime.

Provide strategic oversight of human, financial, and operational resources to support effective, efficient, and sustainable program delivery.

Prepare strategic advice, briefing materials, decision papers, and recommendations to support the Minister, Deputy Minister, and senior government leadership in complex and sensitive matters.

Key Qualifications:

A degree in Management, Law, Social Sciences, Commerce, or Business.

At least eight years of progressively responsible management experience, including the management of programs, human resources, and financial resources.

A portion of this management experience (5 years) must be at a senior management level to ensure the broadest experience and an understanding of the need to take a strategic approach to management across a broad spectrum of program areas.

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Demonstrated strategic leadership, change management, and organizational development skills.

Proven ability to build collaborative relationships, engage stakeholders, and lead complex initiatives in a politically sensitive and multifaceted environment.

Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills, including the ability to distinguish legal, policy, and political considerations.

A demonstrated understanding of the social, economic, political, and cultural factors influencing justice services and community safety in the Northwest Territories.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
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