Manager of Social Work

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Apply By: Monday, May 4, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Manager of Social Work

Job ID:

242355

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Correctional Services, Ontario Correctional Institute

City:

Brampton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

R08156 - Management Correctional 8

Salary:

$80,041.00 - $115,335.00 Per year

Bring your leadership expertise to a role where ethical care, rehabilitation, and public service truly matter.

Are you a values-driven social work leader who thrives in complex environments? Do you want to shape programs that promote dignity, rehabilitation, and positive outcomes?

The Ontario Correctional Institute (OCI) is seeking a Manager, Social Work Services to lead social work, rehabilitation, and classification services within a person-centred, inclusive model of care. This hands-on leadership role offers a unique opportunity to influence service delivery, team culture, and client outcomes in meaningful ways.

Note: This position requires fulltime, onsite presence (5 days per week).

Your leadership. Our purpose. A stronger Ontario.

At the Ontario Public Service (OPS), we're building a province where everyone can thrive—and we need strong, values-driven leaders to help make that vision a reality.

If you're seeking a leadership role where your work has purpose, your growth is supported, and your impact is recognized, you're in the right place.

Leadership that makes a difference: We're proud to serve Ontarians through work that is people-centered, purpose-driven, and grounded in integrity. As a leader in the OPS, you'll help shape a culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion.

How we support and recognize your leadership:

• We support your purpose: Lead work that directly serves Ontarians - shaping programs, policies, and services that make a real difference in people's lives.
• We invest in your growth: Access mentorship, leadership development, and cross-ministry mobility to grow your career and expand your impact.
• We create space for you to thrive: Work in inclusive, accessible, and respectful environments where you can bring your full self to work—and help others do the same.
• We recognize your impact: Receive competitive compensation, a defined-benefit pension, and comprehensive benefits - plus meaningful recognition for the difference you make.

About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.

Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Provide trusted leadership for social work, rehabilitation, and classification services that support public safety, rehabilitation, and ethical care.
• Ensure aligned, compliant programs that meet legislative, professional, and ministry expectations while adapting to emerging needs.
• Strengthen integrated, evidenceinformed decisionmaking across interdisciplinary teams from intake through discharge.
• Build and sustain a highperforming, peoplecentred workforce grounded in inclusion, accountability, and professional excellence.
• Demonstrate responsible stewardship of public resources, with clear accountability for outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Cultivate strong system partnerships that enhance continuity of care and improve outcomes beyond the institution.
• Effectively represent facility priorities within ministry forums and with community partners.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are currently registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers of Ontario
• Completion of a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited college or university

Leadership & Management Skills

• Service Leadership: Lead the daytoday delivery of social work, rehabilitation, and classification services within the facility.
• People Management: Provide clear direction and support to staff through work assignment, performance management, and learning and development.
• Inclusive Culture: Foster a valuesbased, inclusive team environment that supports collaboration and highquality service delivery.
• Resource Stewardship: Manage the program's operational budget, ensuring effective use of public resources and accurate reporting.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in social work and rehabilitation practice, including assessment, crisis intervention, classification, and treatment in complex environments.
• Treatment Planning: Ability to assess client needs and mental health concerns and develop, monitor, and adjust appropriate treatment plans.
• Equity-Focused Practice: Applied knowledge of gender-responsive, anti-oppressive, and equity-focused approaches to support diverse and marginalized populations.
• Complex Client Experience: Experience working with individuals with complex and intersecting needs.

Communication & Relationship Management Skills

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Communicate effectively with facility leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, coordinated service delivery.
• System Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with justice partners, community agencies, and service providers to support continuity of care.
• Client-Centred Communication: Build trust with clients and families from diverse and marginalized communities through culturally responsive communication.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Policy & Legislative Application: Interpret and apply legislation, policies, and regulations to ensure compliant and effective service delivery.
• Program Improvement: Evaluate programs and initiatives to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen outcomes.
• Professional Judgment: Resolve differing professional perspectives to support effective decision-making and service delivery.
• Strategic Planning: Plan and coordinate programs and initiatives in alignment with ministry priorities, operational needs, and emerging trends.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

Think this role could be right for you?

We're here to support you every step of the way. These short videos can help you feel confident and prepared:

• Navigating Our Hiring Process (2 min) – Get a clear overview of each stage in our structured hiring process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
• Application Preparation Tips (4 min) – Learn how to showcase your leadership experience in ways that align with how we evaluate applications during the screening stage.

Take a few minutes to explore these resources. They're designed to set you up for success.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, May 4, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 109 Mclaughlin Rd S, Brampton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Management and General

Posted on:

Monday, April 20, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:

A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

How to apply

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together