Correctional Officer

Ministry of the Solicitor General- Correctional Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 92,123,000 - 108,283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAIP Incentive program

Paid correctional officer training

Scholarship for diversity training

Job summary

Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking a Correctional Officer to perform a full range of duties including care, custody and supervision of inmates in Ontario facilities. The role supports programs and safety within the facility and requires bilingual English/French proficiency and licensing readiness.

Hours are irregular; the position offers a training stipend and potential NAIP financial incentives for Northern Ontario postings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be bilingual English/French (Advanced-Minus French for bilingual positions).
• Certified in Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED by first day of employment.
• Must provide original proof of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform care, custody, control and supervision of inmates.
• Support delivery of 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 and visitors.
• Maintain communications with inmates, staff and clinical/medical personnel.

Skills

Emergency First Aid

CPR

AED

Oral French (Advanced‑Minus)

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Grade 12 completion or equivalent

Job description

Correctional Officer

Job ID: 248726
Posting status: Open
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 Officer 1
Salary: $32.15 – $37.79 Per hour*
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.

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy working with diverse people? If so, then consider this opportunity with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, where you will support the correctional system in Ontario and contribute to the safety of your community. The Correctional Officer position is a rewarding career in the justice sector and is an opportunity to work with an employer that promotes diversity, is committed to your development and is providing paid training for new correctional officer recruits. This is an exciting time to join Correctional Services!

We are seeking like-minded individuals that demonstrate compassion for others and an ability to engage and support diverse communities in a meaningful way. You bring an awareness, sensitivity, and mindfulness towards diversity and understand the challenges/barriers clients from marginalized groups may face. Those committed to diversity and inclusion have an opportunity to apply for a scholarship providing financial aid in training costs.

During your application, you will be asked to complete an online voluntary Correctional Officer Socio-Demographic Survey and we encourage you to self-identify if you belong to one of the employment equity groups.

Join Our Information Session

To learn more about the role, the Ontario Public Service and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on October 8th, at 3:00pm. Please register using the link found at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca. The job posting “Join our Information Session” Attendance is optional and will have no influence on the screening and selection process.

About the job – In this role:

• 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
• Demonstrate the Correctional Services Officer core competencies of critical and strategic thinking, leadership, communication, emotional intelligence and integrity, and professionalism throughout all interactions.

Mandatory requirements

You must meet the following pre-requirements to apply:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Possess oral French skills at the Advanced-Minus level (for bilingual positions)
• 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]
• Correctional Officer pre-employment medical exam
• Corrections Foundational Training for Correctional Officers (CFT-CO). 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)

Additional information

Apply by: Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 pm ED

Position details

599 English Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Any City, Anywhere in Ontario , Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver’s License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search
79 Bilingual English/French Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Any City, Anywhere in Ontario , Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver’s License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours: Schedule 4.7

Category: Corrections and Enforcement

Note: This ad is also available in French.

About security checks

A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position’s responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you’ve lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you’ll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

Language requirements and assessment

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.