Probation Officer
About the role
Limited Competition
This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions. Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service
For instructions please see: https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee
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
Are you seeking a career that is exciting, challenging, and rewarding? As a Probation Officer, you will act as an agent for the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) in supervising and assessing community-based offenders. Your responsibilities will include overseeing individuals under various legal orders; such as probation, parole, and conditional sentences, while promoting restorative justice, public safety, and successful reintegration. You will collaborate with community governments and justice partners to support these goals. This role requires expertise in program development, human behavior, and community corrections, as well as the ability to interpret legislation and legal documents, exercise sound judgment, and manage complex situations. Strong leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work in diverse environments, engage with community groups, and support volunteer development. A solid understanding of corrections policies and security operations is also required. In addition, you will assume a case manager role, engaging the client to establish case management objectives, complete offender management system reports, and make informed case management decisions as needed.
Key Qualifications:
- A Degree in a Social Science related field (criminology, psychology, social work, sociology).
- A Diploma in a Social Science related field combined with two (2) years current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field.
- A class 5 driver's license is required to perform the duties of the position.
- Awareness of cultural diversity, specifically, northern Aboriginal traditions and values would be an asset.
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.
Probation Officer
About the role
Limited Competition
This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions. Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service
For instructions please see: https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee
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
Are you seeking a career that is exciting, challenging, and rewarding? As a Probation Officer, you will act as an agent for the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) in supervising and assessing community-based offenders. Your responsibilities will include overseeing individuals under various legal orders; such as probation, parole, and conditional sentences, while promoting restorative justice, public safety, and successful reintegration. You will collaborate with community governments and justice partners to support these goals. This role requires expertise in program development, human behavior, and community corrections, as well as the ability to interpret legislation and legal documents, exercise sound judgment, and manage complex situations. Strong leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work in diverse environments, engage with community groups, and support volunteer development. A solid understanding of corrections policies and security operations is also required. In addition, you will assume a case manager role, engaging the client to establish case management objectives, complete offender management system reports, and make informed case management decisions as needed.
Key Qualifications:
- A Degree in a Social Science related field (criminology, psychology, social work, sociology).
- A Diploma in a Social Science related field combined with two (2) years current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field.
- A class 5 driver's license is required to perform the duties of the position.
- Awareness of cultural diversity, specifically, northern Aboriginal traditions and values would be an asset.
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.