Relief Corrections Officer
About the role
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.
Job Information
The Relief Corrections Officer supervises incarcerated persons in accordance with operational standards established in the NWT Corrections Division, in order to provide safe and secure custody, rehabilitation of persons in custody and to facilitate their reintegration into their communities. As part of the facility operations team the incumbent will ensure the ongoing provision and enforcement of policy and services in accordance with the Corrections Mission, Vision, and Value statement.
This position reports to a shift supervisor and supervises up to 48 persons. Adhering to the policies and procedures of the Corrections Division, the incumbent acts as a Peace Officer while on duty and ensures the safety of the public, facility, and persons at all times. Work is carried out subject to the provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Prisons and Reformatories Act (Canada), the Corrections Act, the Public Service Act (NWT), policies such as the Corrections Service Directive, Institutional Standing Orders, and the Human Resource Manual.
The ability to act appropriately during crisis/stressful situations, with problem solving and decision-making skills are essential for this position. The incumbent is to have knowledge of practical corrections techniques and theories with the ability to exercise sound judgement. The ability to work in cross cultural environments is essential for this position.
Key Qualifications:
Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency (i.e. GED) combined with successful completion of the NWT Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program or equivalent training program from another jurisdiction.
Some requirements (*) will be requested at the time of a verbal job offer, and physical requirements will be assessed by a physician prior to issuance of a written offer of employment:
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check*
- Class 4 drivers' license*
- First Aid certification*
- Acceptable hearing acuity
- Acceptable ability to speak clearly, loudly and quickly
- Acceptable mobility, strength, endurance and balance
- Acceptable visual acuity
- Acceptable ability to distinguish odours
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Relief Corrections Officer
About the role
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.
Job Information
The Relief Corrections Officer supervises incarcerated persons in accordance with operational standards established in the NWT Corrections Division, in order to provide safe and secure custody, rehabilitation of persons in custody and to facilitate their reintegration into their communities. As part of the facility operations team the incumbent will ensure the ongoing provision and enforcement of policy and services in accordance with the Corrections Mission, Vision, and Value statement.
This position reports to a shift supervisor and supervises up to 48 persons. Adhering to the policies and procedures of the Corrections Division, the incumbent acts as a Peace Officer while on duty and ensures the safety of the public, facility, and persons at all times. Work is carried out subject to the provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Prisons and Reformatories Act (Canada), the Corrections Act, the Public Service Act (NWT), policies such as the Corrections Service Directive, Institutional Standing Orders, and the Human Resource Manual.
The ability to act appropriately during crisis/stressful situations, with problem solving and decision-making skills are essential for this position. The incumbent is to have knowledge of practical corrections techniques and theories with the ability to exercise sound judgement. The ability to work in cross cultural environments is essential for this position.
Key Qualifications:
Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency (i.e. GED) combined with successful completion of the NWT Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program or equivalent training program from another jurisdiction.
Some requirements (*) will be requested at the time of a verbal job offer, and physical requirements will be assessed by a physician prior to issuance of a written offer of employment:
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check*
- Class 4 drivers' license*
- First Aid certification*
- Acceptable hearing acuity
- Acceptable ability to speak clearly, loudly and quickly
- Acceptable mobility, strength, endurance and balance
- Acceptable visual acuity
- Acceptable ability to distinguish odours
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.