Probation Officer

PB3 Probation Officer 3

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Probation Services and Restorative Justice, Correctional Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45418

Salary: PB3 $ 66,101.00 - $94,036.00 per year

Closing Date:
June 21, 2026

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, complete risk assessments, provide appropriate programs, services and encouragement to help individuals deal with the issues that bring them into conflict with the law.

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.

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.

• 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

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

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long‑Term Disability Plan

• Employer‑paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time‑off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

We want our employees to thrive and grow and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as in‑house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

• 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 licence with access to a vehicle for business purposes
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.