Job Description / Duties

-Provide leadership to staff and students and manage the day-to-day operations of core and in-service programs
-Assist with administrative and human resources functions at APA
-Monitor students’ progress to identify and overcome potential barriers to students’ success
-Ensure Holland College, ISO, and APA regulations are upheld by staff/students
-Monitor and review training programs to ensure relevancy with certifying bodies and ongoing liaison with industry
-Assist in the development and implementation of strategic and operational goals/objectives
-Monitor core budgets, identify annual modifications based on training needs, prepare capital expense budget recommendations for training/resource requirements
-Identify and monitor revenue generating opportunities in the public safety industry
-Assist with the design and implementation of new programming
-Liaise with prospective local, national, and international public safety clients/partners to develop new training markets
-Represent APA at various police, enforcement and public safety events
-Other duties as required

Qualifications / Required Skills

-Post-secondary education in a related field combined with a minimum of five (5) years working experience in police, corrections, or public safety fields at a management level; or minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a leadership role in the police, security, corrections, or public safety fields may be considered
-Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
-Exceptional interpersonal and public relations skills (written/oral/electronic)
-Proven analytical, creative problem-solving capabilities and flexibility to effectively strategize and act on changing priorities when necessary
-Sound judgement in managing complex issues and relationships successfully
-Effective administrative, human resources, and operations management practices
-Ability to identify opportunities for growth in training opportunities and services
-Proficiency in Microsoft suite of software (SharePoint, Word, Teams etc.)
-Demonstrated results-oriented training experience would be an asset

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to satisfy relevant and applicable qualifications under the PEI Police Act legislation prior to employment.
Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

Salary: $47.39 to $58.18

Contact Information

Please visit https://www.hollandcollege.com/about/Careers.php to view a job posting for a Deputy Director at the Atlantic Police Academy.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at 902-629-4226.

Employer Profile

The Atlantic Police Academy - Holland College is committed to fostering a respectful working and learning environment. Equal opportunity will be given to applicants of diverse backgrounds. Holland College welcomes applications from individuals with marginalized identities and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The APA is responsible for Police and Public Safety Officer training for the Atlantic Region.