Consider Your Next Career with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Public Service!
We are currently seeking a Coordinating Chaplain to provide spiritual and religious care and support to inmates. This role will involve responsibility for maintaining a comprehensive, multi-faith chaplaincy program for inmates, their families, and staff.
These positions will support all three locations of the new campus model institution which comprises of three sites located at:
2351 Highway 61 South
285 MacDougall Street
2495 Highway 61 South
Successful candidates will be headquartered at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre New Build site (2495 Highway 61 South) and may be assigned to work at any of the three locations within the Thunder Bay campus.
Candidates may be hired in advance of the planned opening in 2027 to support training and ensure effective operations upon opening.
Explore Exciting Career Opportunities in Corrections
Join us for a Career Fair for the New Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the rewarding career paths in Corrections and to meet our dedicated team.
To learn about other career opportunities available, please visit our career fair landing page:Thunder Bay Correctional Centre Opportunities Link
Event Details
Date: Wednesday June 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, ON
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thunder Bay Correctional Centre Career Fair Registration Link
- Please bring a valid photo ID and Eventbrite confirmation code (electronic or print out)
- You may still attend and register on site that day
- Parking will be paid by Correctional Services (Parking code to be provided upon entry)
- Oversee, develop, deliver, and maintain a comprehensive spiritual and religious care service for inmates
- Coordinate, direct, and supervise the activities of all faith groups within the institution
- Guide, develop, and sustain a spiritual community within the institution
- Develop and strengthen relations with community-based faith groups
- Represent chaplaincy on management committees
- Promote and monitor issues from a spiritual and religious perspective
- Supervise the activities of chaplaincy staff, field placement, and/or summer students
- Provide orientation and on-going training to subordinate staff
- Ensure program adheres to OPS and ministry policies and legislative requirements
- Forecast budgetary requirements and manage budget
- Other duties as assigned
- You possess endorsement from a recognized Spiritual, Religious, Creed or Faith Group or Organization.
Note: An endorsement may be an ordination or a letter of recommendation from a recognized Spiritual, Religious, Creed or Faith Group or Organization
- You have extensive experience providing spiritual care programs and services within an institutional setting (such as health care, military, corrections, education, residential care, etc.)
- You have applied knowledge of various faith groups, multi-denominational groups, as well as religious beliefs and practices, which may be acquired through a combination of university, theological school, certification program, and/or professional experience
- You have demonstrated experience working collaboratively with various faith groups and communities
- You have general understanding of the criminal justice system and correctional institutions in order to develop spiritual programming that meet the needs of inmates
- You are able to orient, train and oversee subordinate staff and volunteer personnel
- You can represent chaplaincy on management committees to bring forward issues and discuss services
- You have communication and interpersonal skills to interact with inmates, families, staff, and volunteers
- You are able to promote and advocate for spiritual and religious needs
- You are able to develop and strengthen relations with community-based faith groups
- You can plan, organize, and implement spiritual and religious care services and programs for the institution
- You have demonstrated financial skills to prepare and submit a proposed budget for chaplaincy services and to administer the approved funds
- You can identify and resolve issues as well as work within the legislative framework and requirements
- You are able to coordinate the selection of appropriate religious educational programs for inmates
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!
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability benefits
a range of vacation and leave options
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
