Relief Corrections Officer

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

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.

The Relief Corrections Officer supervises incarcerated persons in accordance with operational standards established in the NWT Corrections Division, in order to provide safe and secure custody, rehabilitation of persons in custody and to facilitate their reintegration into their communities. As part of the facility operations team the incumbent will ensure the ongoing provision and enforcement of policy and services in accordance with the Corrections Mission, Vision, and Value statement.

This position reports to a shift supervisor and supervises up to 48 persons. Adhering to the policies and procedures of the Corrections Division, the incumbent acts as a Peace Officer while on duty and ensures the safety of the public, facility, and persons at all times. Work is carried out subject to the provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Prisons and Reformatories Act (Canada), the Corrections Act, the Public Service Act (NWT), policies such as the Corrections Service Directive, Institutional Standing Orders, and the Human Resource Manual.

The ability to act appropriately during crisis/stressful situations, with problem solving and decision-making skills are essential for this position. The incumbent is to have knowledge of practical corrections techniques and theories with the ability to exercise sound judgement. The ability to work in cross cultural environments is essential for this position.

Key

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency (i.e. GED) combined with successful completion of the NWT Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program or equivalent training program from another jurisdiction.

Some requirements (*) will be requested at the time of a verbal job offer, and physical requirements will be assessed by a physician prior to issuance of a written offer of employment:

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check*
• Class 4 drivers' license*
• First Aid certification*
• Acceptable hearing acuity
• Acceptable ability to speak clearly, loudly and quickly
• Acceptable mobility, strength, endurance and balance
• Acceptable visual acuity
• Acceptable ability to distinguish odours

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel  Extension 14106
Fax

Note:

If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.