Corrections Officer & Juvenile Counsellor Training Program - Southwest Region

Update: Application intake is ongoing for 2025 - start here to begin your journey!

Launch your career in corrections with the Corrections Officer & Juvenile Counsellor Training Program at Manitoba Justice, in partnership with Southwest Métis Employment & Training (MET).

This 8-week program equips Red River Métis Citizens with the skills and certifications needed for rewarding roles in corrections, offering financial assistance and stipends to eligible participants.

• Competitive Pay: $31.62 - $40.65 per hour
• Duration: 8 weeks, full-time (Monday to Friday)
• Locations: Winnipeg (year-round), Milner Ridge, Brandon, The Pas (as needed)
• Stipend: Provided during training for eligible participants

• Brandon Correctional Centre (BCC):
  Apr 14 - Jun 11
• Manitoba Youth Centre (MYC):
  Apr 22 - Jun 17
• Jun 18 - Aug 14
• Jul 28 - Sept 23
• Sept 3 - Oct 30
• Nov 3 - Dec 31

• Unemployed or underemployed Red River Métis Citizen from the Southwest Region, 18+
• Pass Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Child & Adult Abuse Registry Checks
• Hold a full Class 5 (5F) Manitoba Driver's License
• Possess Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED Certificate
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and physical/mental readiness
• Commit to an employment & training action plan

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Checks)
• Satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening Level 4
• Satisfactory Medical Fitness Report
• Full Class 5 (5F) Manitoba Driver's Licence
• Minimum of Standard (Intermediate) First Aid CPR-C & AED Certificate (two day course)
• The ability to work extended and flexible hours including shift work and short notice call-ins is required

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a team environment
• Ability to manage stress
• Effective problem solving, decision making and sound judgment skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Post secondary education with directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Experience working with Indigenous people and understanding of Indigenous culture/spirituality