About the role
Make a meaningful impact at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre — support rehabilitation and help build safer communities!
We are excited to welcome dedicated Social Workers who will deliver essential social work services promoting rehabilitation and reintegration within a secure institutional setting.
About the job
About the job
- Formulate discharge plans in full collaboration with professionals and inmates
- Provide crisis intervention services
- Prepare and maintain assessments and statistical reports
- Provide rehabilitative programs and counselling
- Participate in social work research activities and evaluate treatment programs and services
- Provide social work consultation and training to staff
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
-
You are registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
-
You have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW).
Specialized Knowledge
You have:
- Demonstrated knowledge of social work theories, principles, and practices
- the ability to develop and implement rehabilitative treatment plans, and provide individual/group therapy and crisis intervention
- have knowledge of risk assessment tools and treatment/rehabilitation options
- are familiar with community support services to support inmate reintegration planning
- can interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g., Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Social Work and Social Service Work Act)
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You:
- provide individual counselling, evaluation, and assessment services to offenders with complex needs
- connect and build rapport with a diverse client population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds
- have experience working within a multi-disciplinary setting, including community agencies
- have proven tact, discretion, and sensitivity to discuss problems/options with offenders and maintain confidentiality
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
You:
- can gather and compile data from multiple sources to identify inmate needs
- develop and modify rehabilitative, treatment, and case management plans based on your assessments
- assess inmates in crisis and apply appropriate therapeutic intervention
Planning and Organizational Skills
- You have skills to manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain adequate records
Don't meet every qualification? 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!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information
Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 800 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste Marie, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 800 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste Marie, North Region, Criminal Record Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Compensation Group
Ontario Public Service Employees Union Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 3-7 Category: Health and Social Services Posted on: Friday, July 10, 2026 Note:
About security checks
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
N-CL-245990/26(2)
How to apply
You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember
The deadline to apply is Friday, July 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
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About Ontario Public Service
The Government of Ontario is the provincial government of Ontario, Canada, responsible for the administration of the province and the implementation of laws and policies. It provides various services to residents, including healthcare, education, transportation, and public safety.
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About the role
Make a meaningful impact at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre — support rehabilitation and help build safer communities!
We are excited to welcome dedicated Social Workers who will deliver essential social work services promoting rehabilitation and reintegration within a secure institutional setting.
About the job
About the job
- Formulate discharge plans in full collaboration with professionals and inmates
- Provide crisis intervention services
- Prepare and maintain assessments and statistical reports
- Provide rehabilitative programs and counselling
- Participate in social work research activities and evaluate treatment programs and services
- Provide social work consultation and training to staff
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
-
You are registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
-
You have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW).
Specialized Knowledge
You have:
- Demonstrated knowledge of social work theories, principles, and practices
- the ability to develop and implement rehabilitative treatment plans, and provide individual/group therapy and crisis intervention
- have knowledge of risk assessment tools and treatment/rehabilitation options
- are familiar with community support services to support inmate reintegration planning
- can interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g., Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Social Work and Social Service Work Act)
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You:
- provide individual counselling, evaluation, and assessment services to offenders with complex needs
- connect and build rapport with a diverse client population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds
- have experience working within a multi-disciplinary setting, including community agencies
- have proven tact, discretion, and sensitivity to discuss problems/options with offenders and maintain confidentiality
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
You:
- can gather and compile data from multiple sources to identify inmate needs
- develop and modify rehabilitative, treatment, and case management plans based on your assessments
- assess inmates in crisis and apply appropriate therapeutic intervention
Planning and Organizational Skills
- You have skills to manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain adequate records
Don't meet every qualification? 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!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information
Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 800 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste Marie, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 800 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste Marie, North Region, Criminal Record Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Compensation Group
Ontario Public Service Employees Union Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 3-7 Category: Health and Social Services Posted on: Friday, July 10, 2026 Note:
About security checks
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
N-CL-245990/26(2)
How to apply
You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember
The deadline to apply is Friday, July 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
Not the right fit? Search for Social Worker jobs in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
About Ontario Public Service
The Government of Ontario is the provincial government of Ontario, Canada, responsible for the administration of the province and the implementation of laws and policies. It provides various services to residents, including healthcare, education, transportation, and public safety.