Probation Officer

PB3 Probation Officer 3

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Probation Services and Restorative Justice, Correctional Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44340

Salary(s): PB3 $64,172.00 - $91,294.00 per year

Closing Date: July 6, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Correctional Services contributes to the protection of society by administering sentences imposed by the courts and working with community agencies, government departments and other levels of government to support interventions to reduce recidivism. Probation Officers write court ordered reports, compete risk assessments and provide appropriate programs, services and encouragement to help individuals deal with the issues that bring them into conflict with the law.

To be considered for this competition, candidates must submit an application screening form, along with their resume, to the Public Service Commission by email at govjobs@gov.mb.ca quoting 44340 and position title in the subject line.

Click here to access the application screening form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Satisfactory Enhanced Internal Security Screening Level IV

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Security Search

• Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check

• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5F Manitoba driver's license with access to a vehicle for business purposes

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Ability to travel

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary education in social sciences with directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Experience with case management, for either youth or adults
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history
• Effective interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Effective written communication skills
• Ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment

Desired:

• Experience in community networking
• Assessment skills and effective intervention planning in a social services setting

Duties:

A career in Justice is interesting, challenging and rewarding - one where you can make a difference and provide a valuable service to Manitoba's public. Probation Officers prepare court reports, provide supervision and support for adults and youth under probation, conditional sentences, community service orders and a variety of youth orders. Probation Officers conduct interviews, oversee case management, and deliver programs as well as involvement with alternatives to court, restorative justice and assistance with reintegration from custody.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44340

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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