Program Director, Community Corrections
Top Benefits
About the role
**Campus Location:**New Westminster
**Regular / Term:**Regular Full Time
**Closing Date:**Open until filled with first review of resumes on April 3, 2026.
####Position Summary
The Justice Institute of British Columbia is seeking a strategic and relationship-focused leader to serve as Program Director, Community Corrections. This role exists to ensure the delivery of high-impact, evidence-informed training that strengthens the operational effectiveness of Community Corrections within BC Corrections. Acting as the senior representative and primary liaison, the Program Director safeguards alignment between institutional priorities and client objectives, ensuring programs are responsive, sustainable, and grounded in quality and accountability.
This position provides executive-level oversight of program design, service planning, and operational execution across a diverse training portfolio. Through thoughtful consultation, contract stewardship, and rigorous quality assurance, the Program Director translates strategic goals into actionable plans that meet evolving system needs. Accountability spans service plan development, resource allocation, workforce planning, and the continuous improvement of administrative and instructional practices. Financial oversight and performance reporting further ensure that program delivery reflects strong governance and sound fiscal management.
As a senior leader, the Program Director cultivates a high-performing, inclusive team environment that reflects JIBC’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization. The role champions collaboration across divisions, ministries, and partner organizations while supporting innovation in program development, tuition-based offerings, and cross-divisional initiatives. By combining strategic insight, operational discipline, and people leadership, this position plays a critical role in advancing JIBC’s mandate to support professional excellence across the justice and public safety sectors.
####Qualifications & Requirements:
- Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Completed Probation Officer training through JIBC’s Corrections Academy.
- Formal education or training in adult education, curriculum development, instructional design, or training delivery.
- Education or training in supervisory skills, leadership, management, or business administration.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience as an instructor and/or instructional designer, ideally within an adult probation or corrections-related context.
- Minimum four (4) years of work experience with BC Corrections (Community Corrections Division).
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and contract management.
- Demonstrated experience in program development and/or project management.
- Knowledge of adult education principles and instructional design and delivery methodologies.
- Knowledge of program development, project management, and program evaluation practices.
- Knowledge of budgeting processes and contract management principles.
- Knowledge of online learning environments, including JIBC’s Blackboard Learning Management System.
- Working knowledge of common business and collaboration tools, including MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint, OneDrive, and internet-based applications.
####About JIBC
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.
As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.
####What JIBC Offers:
Fair Comparison/Excluded/Faculty Equivalent: We offer a total compensation package that includes a benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan upon hire. In addition, we offer 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as generous other leave entitlements.
Salary Range:
$114,660****to $134,895 annually– Fair Comparison Faculty Equivalent Compensation Salary Grid 13
The Compensation Range shown reflects JIBC's range for the role: between 85% and 100% of the sector range control point. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between 85% - 94% of the control point, based on the knowledge, qualifications and experience for the role, with exceptions in the 95% - 100% range.
Posting date:
March 16, 2026
Closing date:
Open until filled with a first review of candidates on April 3, 2026.
Position Type:
Fair Comparison
Position Number:
1000037
Employment Type:
Full-Time Regular
Work Arrangements:
This is a regular, full-time (35 hours per week) position. Must be within a commutable distance to JIBC's New Westminster Campus. This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement.
####How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. All applications must be received by April 3,2026. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal-opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at hr@jibc.ca.
About Justice Institute Of British Columbia
Justice Institute of British Columbia is Canada’s leading public safety educator, a public post-secondary institution that has earned a worldwide reputation for exceptional applied education, training and research.
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Program Director, Community Corrections
Top Benefits
About the role
**Campus Location:**New Westminster
**Regular / Term:**Regular Full Time
**Closing Date:**Open until filled with first review of resumes on April 3, 2026.
####Position Summary
The Justice Institute of British Columbia is seeking a strategic and relationship-focused leader to serve as Program Director, Community Corrections. This role exists to ensure the delivery of high-impact, evidence-informed training that strengthens the operational effectiveness of Community Corrections within BC Corrections. Acting as the senior representative and primary liaison, the Program Director safeguards alignment between institutional priorities and client objectives, ensuring programs are responsive, sustainable, and grounded in quality and accountability.
This position provides executive-level oversight of program design, service planning, and operational execution across a diverse training portfolio. Through thoughtful consultation, contract stewardship, and rigorous quality assurance, the Program Director translates strategic goals into actionable plans that meet evolving system needs. Accountability spans service plan development, resource allocation, workforce planning, and the continuous improvement of administrative and instructional practices. Financial oversight and performance reporting further ensure that program delivery reflects strong governance and sound fiscal management.
As a senior leader, the Program Director cultivates a high-performing, inclusive team environment that reflects JIBC’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization. The role champions collaboration across divisions, ministries, and partner organizations while supporting innovation in program development, tuition-based offerings, and cross-divisional initiatives. By combining strategic insight, operational discipline, and people leadership, this position plays a critical role in advancing JIBC’s mandate to support professional excellence across the justice and public safety sectors.
####Qualifications & Requirements:
- Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Completed Probation Officer training through JIBC’s Corrections Academy.
- Formal education or training in adult education, curriculum development, instructional design, or training delivery.
- Education or training in supervisory skills, leadership, management, or business administration.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience as an instructor and/or instructional designer, ideally within an adult probation or corrections-related context.
- Minimum four (4) years of work experience with BC Corrections (Community Corrections Division).
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and contract management.
- Demonstrated experience in program development and/or project management.
- Knowledge of adult education principles and instructional design and delivery methodologies.
- Knowledge of program development, project management, and program evaluation practices.
- Knowledge of budgeting processes and contract management principles.
- Knowledge of online learning environments, including JIBC’s Blackboard Learning Management System.
- Working knowledge of common business and collaboration tools, including MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint, OneDrive, and internet-based applications.
####About JIBC
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.
As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.
####What JIBC Offers:
Fair Comparison/Excluded/Faculty Equivalent: We offer a total compensation package that includes a benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan upon hire. In addition, we offer 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as generous other leave entitlements.
Salary Range:
$114,660****to $134,895 annually– Fair Comparison Faculty Equivalent Compensation Salary Grid 13
The Compensation Range shown reflects JIBC's range for the role: between 85% and 100% of the sector range control point. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between 85% - 94% of the control point, based on the knowledge, qualifications and experience for the role, with exceptions in the 95% - 100% range.
Posting date:
March 16, 2026
Closing date:
Open until filled with a first review of candidates on April 3, 2026.
Position Type:
Fair Comparison
Position Number:
1000037
Employment Type:
Full-Time Regular
Work Arrangements:
This is a regular, full-time (35 hours per week) position. Must be within a commutable distance to JIBC's New Westminster Campus. This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement.
####How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. All applications must be received by April 3,2026. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal-opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at hr@jibc.ca.
About Justice Institute Of British Columbia
Justice Institute of British Columbia is Canada’s leading public safety educator, a public post-secondary institution that has earned a worldwide reputation for exceptional applied education, training and research.