Job description
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 Probation Officer supervises offenders who are subject to community based court sanctions/interventions, promotes the principles of restorative justice, public safety and reintegration of offenders.
The Probation Officer will work in support of community government and justice partners. As part of the division team, this position will ensure the ongoing provision of services in keeping with the Corrections Mission, Vision and Value statement.
The position reports to the Regional Probation Manager. The incumbent acts as an agent for the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) for community supervision and assessment. Caseload and location will vary upon the community to which the worker is assigned – up to 55 offenders per caseload with a significant portion of the offender supervision occurring at the community level which may include school and facility visits. The incumbent is a peace officer while working as a Parole Officer under the auspices of the Correctional Service of Canada and when on duty is an Officer of the Court. The incumbent liaises with other agencies i.e. Facilities, Crown, RCMP, Social Services, counseling resources, in order to effect proper supervision of offenders.
Typically the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Degree in a Social Science related field.
A Diploma in a Social Science Related Field combined with two (2) years current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Management and Recruitment Services
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife Centre 5th Floor
P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
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 email
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