Probation Officer
About the role
##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
This position reports to the Regional Probation Manager or the Senior Probation Officer as directed by the Regional Probation Manager. You will act as agent for Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) for community supervision and assessments. You will supervise offenders who are subject to community-based court sanctions/interventions, promotes the principles of restorative justice, public safety and reintegration of offenders. You will work in support of community government and justice partners. As part of the division team, you will ensure the ongoing provision of services in keeping with the Corrections Mission, Vision and Value statement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision and guidance to community-based offenders who are subject to probation orders, conditional sentence orders, CSC conditional releases (Parole), pre-adjudication releases, custody and community supervision orders and court orders.
- Complete community assessments for CSC Parole.
- Complete various reports ordered by the courts including Pre-sentence Reports, Report Back to Court Reports and Progress Reviews.
- Conduct scheduled meetings with the offender to ensure compliance with the legal order.
- Attend court (Justice of the Peace Court, Youth Justice Court, Territorial Court, and Supreme Court) as subject matter experts. May be required to provide information to the courts on Community resources and programs or offender circumstances.
For more information on the roles and responsibilities please read the complete list in the attached job description.
Key Qualifications:
- A Diploma in a Social Science related field (criminology, psychology, social work, sociology) combined with two (2) years' current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field.
A class 5 driver's license
Acceptable Equivalencies:
- A Degree in a Social Science related field (criminology, psychology, social work, sociology).
Class 5 driver's license.
##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.
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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.
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Probation Officer
About the role
##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
This position reports to the Regional Probation Manager or the Senior Probation Officer as directed by the Regional Probation Manager. You will act as agent for Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) for community supervision and assessments. You will supervise offenders who are subject to community-based court sanctions/interventions, promotes the principles of restorative justice, public safety and reintegration of offenders. You will work in support of community government and justice partners. As part of the division team, you will ensure the ongoing provision of services in keeping with the Corrections Mission, Vision and Value statement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision and guidance to community-based offenders who are subject to probation orders, conditional sentence orders, CSC conditional releases (Parole), pre-adjudication releases, custody and community supervision orders and court orders.
- Complete community assessments for CSC Parole.
- Complete various reports ordered by the courts including Pre-sentence Reports, Report Back to Court Reports and Progress Reviews.
- Conduct scheduled meetings with the offender to ensure compliance with the legal order.
- Attend court (Justice of the Peace Court, Youth Justice Court, Territorial Court, and Supreme Court) as subject matter experts. May be required to provide information to the courts on Community resources and programs or offender circumstances.
For more information on the roles and responsibilities please read the complete list in the attached job description.
Key Qualifications:
- A Diploma in a Social Science related field (criminology, psychology, social work, sociology) combined with two (2) years' current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field.
A class 5 driver's license
Acceptable Equivalencies:
- A Degree in a Social Science related field (criminology, psychology, social work, sociology).
Class 5 driver's license.
##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.
Not the right fit? Search for Probation Officer jobs in Yellowknife, NT
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.