Strategic leadership for Northwest Territories justice services defines this Assistant Deputy Minister position, spanning corrections, community justice, and law enforcement.

The Assistant Deputy Minister leads the Solicitor General Branch and provides executive direction across Corrections, Community Justice, Victims’ Services, and Law Enforcement. This work advances policies, programs, and strategies supporting public safety, offender rehabilitation, crime prevention, and effective justice services. Collaboration includes the RCMP, Indigenous and northern communities, governments, and justice stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for the Solicitor General Branch

Lead strategic planning, policy development, and program improvement initiatives

Establish policing priorities with the RCMP and communities





Build relationships with Indigenous, northern, and justice partners

Prepare advice and recommendations for senior government leadership

Requirements

Degree in management, law, social sciences, commerce, or business

At least eight years of progressively responsible management experience

Five years of senior management experience

Demonstrated strategic leadership and change management skills

Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills

Apply executive leadership, strategic planning, and cooperative decision-making to justice services across the Northwest Territories.

📌 Assistant Deputy Minister Justice (Winnipeg)
🏢 Gov
📍 Winnipeg