Darwin Wagg
Regina,SK
Summary
Energetic leader promotes 28 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Deputy Director Programs (ADDP – Remand)
Regina Correctional Centre
2023.04 - Current
- Provide leadership and direction on program development and delivery; security management; and human resources
- Supervise approx.
- 60 Staff in Unit 1 Remand
- Directly responsible for the plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, policies, procedures, and other matters impacting the operations related to offender programs, case management, and custodial issues of as many as 336 Offenders that are presently on Remand
- Ensure community services with approved sponsors are undertaken, and establish on-going community-based services, employment, and rapport with stakeholders
- Knowledge of The Correctional Services Act and Regulations, Ministry goals, Corrections strategies, and key actions; policies, procedures, and programs; knowledge of criminogenic factors and their relationship to offender case management; and knowledge of human behaviors, interpersonal communications, and counseling methodologies within an institutional corrections environment
- Develop and maintain professional partnerships and relationships and provide integrated services with client region which includes client families, victims, and provincial and federal agencies such as Health, Social Services, Mental Health, police and RCMP services, Work with First Nation’s Communities, and their respective justice communities
- Develop inter-ministerial, inter-agency and community partnerships based on respect and collaborative responsibility.
Security Intelligence Unit
Corrections Public Safety Police and
2021.06 - 2023.01
- Worked on (SNA) Social Network Analysis of all Gangs in Provincial Corrections.
- Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses.
Assistant Deputy Director Operations
Regina Provincial Correctional Centre
2010.07 - 2021.06
- Scheduling of staff and keeping track of stats relating to Institutional Operations
- Supervise all staff
- Complete probationary reviews on newly hired staff
- Maintain security and programming levels
- Work with senior managers with regards to staff investigations
- Managing crisis situations as occur, which includes delegating staffing, making decisions regarding whether additional staffing is required
- Preparing precise, accurate, and professional documentation to send to central office for briefing
- Supervising overall operations after hours
- Facilitate discipline tribunals as required while maintaining non-biased decision with colleagues
- Updating divisional directives as required for policy changes at local level.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Led team of professionals in special projects and daily operations.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Education
Diploma - Corrections Diploma
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science And Tech
Prince Albert, SK06.1995
Skills
- Budget Development
- Policy analysis
- Program implementation
- Operations Management
- Employee Relations
- Crisis Management
- Staff Management
- Task Delegation
- Meeting facilitation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 60 staff members.
Continuededucationawardscommittees
- Corrections Exemplary Services Medal Award - 2020
- CPR/First Aid certificate
- Class 5 drivers’ license (valid)
- 7 Habits to Leadership (2003)
- Excel, Micro Soft Word, PowerPoint (2003 – Introductory)
- Excel level 2
- 4 Roles of Leadership (2003)
- SGEU panel rep (4 years)
- Union steward (2 years)
- Visiting & Gang (Summer of 2004)
- Help to develop non-contact visit guideline that has been implemented at the RPC as of August 2004 due to the contraband that has been entering the Centre.
- Help developing a Gang Unit within the Centre to better protect the weaker inmates from being persuaded into gang activity.
- Core Correctional Practices – Training (Oct 2007)
- Practical Art of Coaching – Feb/08
- Investigation Training – Mar/08
- Leadership Development – Feb/08
- Investigation Training – Ethical Practices – Apr / 08 – P.E.A.C.E. Model
- Crisis Management – April 2008
- Management Fundamentals - September / 08
- Grievance Handling – Oct/08
- C.I.S.M. (Critical Incident Stress Management)
- Basic March 2009
- Advanced March 2009
- Certificate of completion Body Scanner – train the trainer.
- Grievance Handling workshop for ADDO’s and Team Leaders Oct /08
- Supervision and Safety Training Course March / 10 Updated Jan / 13
- Advanced Investigation / Interviewing April / 08
- Ethical Practices in Investigative Interviewing April / 08
- Managing Fundamentals session Sept / 08 (Managing Finance and Administration) (Managing People) (Managing Information)
- Member of Disability Support Network – 2014
- Respect in the Workplace Certificate – April / 17
Writtenreferencesavailable
True
Additionalpositions
- Correctional Officer 1
- Acting Assistant Deputy Director Operations (1999 to 2010)
- Acting Assistant Deputy Director Scheduling (scheduling officer 2004 to 2010)
- Member of Emergency Response Team (9 years)
- Chair of Discipline Tribunals (1999 to present)
- Assistant Deputy Director Security (temp re-class) April 2007 – August - 08
- Acting Team Leader 2008
- Assistant Deputy Director Programs Secure / Semi-Secure (temp re-class) August - 08 – February 09
- Member if C.I.S.D. (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team) February 09 – present
- Assisted in preparing and new methods of Urinalysis testing as well as delivery of program to all A.D.D.’s and A/A.D.D.’s
References
- Brice Kolybaba, 306-519-5737
- Cary Yathon, 306-537-7475
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hobbies
- Spending time with family
- Golfing with my sons
- Cheering on the Riders
Timeline
Assistant Deputy Director Programs (ADDP – Remand)
Regina Correctional Centre
2023.04 - Current
Security Intelligence Unit
Corrections Public Safety Police and
2021.06 - 2023.01
Assistant Deputy Director Operations
Regina Provincial Correctional Centre
2010.07 - 2021.06
Diploma - Corrections Diploma
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science And Tech
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