Relief Corrections Officer

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

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

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, is 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.

Occupational Requirements

(Some occupational requirements may be proven at the time of application or within a specified time frame; the remaining physical requirements are assessed by a physician)

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• 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
• Class 5 Drivers Licence with the ability to obtain a Class 4 Drivers Licence within three (3) months of hire
• Valid First Aid and CPR, or the ability to obtain it within three (3) months of hire

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• One year post-secondary Certificate in a Social Science related field with 6 months of related Corrections experience; OR
• Two (2) years Corrections experience; OR
• Completion of the NWT Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program or an equivalent program from another jurisdiction.

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.