Correctional Officer

Northern Peak HR; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service is seeking a Correctional Officer to work in Ontario correctional centres, detention centres and jails. You will ensure the security and custody of inmates and support rehabilitation efforts.

Hours are irregular and can range from 0 to 40 per week with no guarantee of hours. Applicants must be 18+, bilingual (English and French Advanced-Minus), certified or eligible for certification in Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED, and have a Grade 12 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/French required for bilingual positions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent (GED).
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including days, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be certified and/or able to be certified in Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED on day one.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of duties including care, custody, control and supervision of inmates.
• Support delivery of specialized programs and cultural activities for inmates.
• Interact with inmates to maintain security and safety in the facility.
• Provide community escort duties to ensure safety of inmates, staff, visitors and the public.
• Communicate with inmates, coworkers, supervisors and clinical staff; uphold core competencies of leadership, critical thinking and integrity.

Skills

Bilingual - English/French

Interpersonal communication

Rotating shifts ability

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Emergency First Aid

CPR

AED

Job description

The Correctional Officer works with inmates in Ontario correctional centres, detention centres and jails. They ensure the security and custody of inmates and make sure inmates have what they need for a successful rehabilitation.

Job Details:

• Job ID: 248726
• Posting Status: Open
• Deadline: Apply by October 30, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
• Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General
• Division: Correctional Services
• City: Any City
• Position(s) language: Both English and bilingual
• Job term: 678 Temporary
• Job code: 50561 - Correctional 1
• Salary: $32.15 - $32.79 Per Hour
• *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Successful applicants to positions at the Kenora Jail, Fort Frances Jail, Monteith Correctional Complex, Thunder Bay Correctional Centre and Thunder Bay Jail may qualify for financial compensation under the Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP).
NAIP is a pilot recruitment program which offers financial incentives to new hires in specific positions in designated institutions and probation and parole offices in Northern Ontario, including external candidates to the Ontario Public Service and qualifying existing employees who agree to work for a term of three years.
All applicants will be provided with more information on the program, once the job advertisement closes. If you would like more information prior to applying, you may contact [e-mail]
Note: Hours for these positions are irregular and can vary from 0 up to 40 hours per week, with no guarantee of hours. Although hours are not guaranteed additional shifts are frequently available.

About the Job

In this role, you will:

• Perform a full range of duties, including the care, custody, control and supervision of inmates
• Support the delivery of specialized programs, services and cultural activities for inmates
• Interact with inmates to maintain security and safety in the facility
• Provide community escort duties to ensure the safety of inmates, staff, visitors and the public
• Maintain communications with a range of contacts, including inmates, co-workers, supervisors, Native Inmate Liaison/Elder and clinical and medical staff
• Lastly, demonstrate the Correctional Services Officer core competencies of critical and strategic thinking, leadership, communication, emotional intelligence and integrity, and professionalism throughout all interactions.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory Requirements

You must meet the following pre-requirements to apply:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Likewise, possess oral French skills at the Advanced-Minus level (for bilingual positions)
• Additionally, be currently certified and/or able to be certified by first day of employment in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Heartsaver (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator(AED)
• Must have original proof of Grade 12 completion or an equivalency (e.g. general equivalency diploma/certificate)
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons and nights, and on weekends and statutory holidays

Eligibility

To be considered for the Correctional Officer position, you must successfully complete the following during the recruitment process:

• Ministry administered aptitude, cognitive and psychological tests
• FITCO testing [must be completed prior to a conditional offer of employment has been made]
• Equally important, Correctional Officer pre-employment medical exam
• In addition, Corrections Foundational Training for Correctional Officers (CFT-CO), as well as a training stipend will be offered to candidates who are selected.
• Oral French Language test at the Advanced-Minus level (for bilingual correctional officer positions only)
• Correctional Officer Enhanced Security Clearance process, which includes:
  • CPIC Check
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Out-of-Country Check (if applicable)
  • RCMP Records Check
  • NICHE/RMS File Check
  • PIP (Police Information Portal) Check
  • Internet Search
  • Credit Equifax Check
  • Immigration Status Check
  • Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Check - last ten years
• Prior to beginning employment with the Ontario Public Service, you must provide documents showing that you are legally entitled to work in Canada For further information on the Recruitment Process of Correctional Officers, please visit: Becoming a Correctional Officer
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]-CSRU (2778)

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. Furthermore, we recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!