Correctional Officer II - Healing Lodges (CX-02)

Statcan; Duck Lake, Maskwacis, Harrison Mills; On-site; CAD 82,122 - 103,079; Full time

Job summary

Employment and Social Development Canada is seeking a Correctional Officer II for Healing Lodges across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. This role involves assisting offenders in their healing journey while incorporating Indigenous cultural contexts. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and relevant certifications.

Successful applicants will engage in varied duties including conducting rounds and maintaining documentation. Preference is given to Indigenous applicants.

Qualifications

• Valid unrestricted driver’s licence required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous history, traditions, and culture.
• Must meet Health Canada medical requirements and pass a psychological assessment.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate a healing component into the offender’s case management.
• Conduct escorts, routine rounds, and offender counts.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Thoughtful, respectful, and culturally aware interactions

Ability to work within Indigenous protocols

Integrity, resilience, and teamwork

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification

Tools

CPR certification

Driver’s licence

Job description

Correctional Officer II – Healing Lodges (CX-02)

Location: Pê Sâkâstêw Center (Maskwacis, Alberta), Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village (Harrison Mills, British Columbia) and Willow Cree Healing Lodge (Duck Lake, Saskatchewan)

Salary: $82,122 to $103,079

Level: CX-02

Who can apply: Canadian citizens or permanent residents who self‑identify as Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples. Applicants must also meet the location requirement for the specific site:

• Willow Cree Healing Lodge – Live or work in Duck Lake, SK or within 95 km radius
• Pê Sâkâstêw Center – Live or work in Maskwacis, AB or within 100 km radius
• Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village – Live or work in Harrison Mills, BC or within 125 km radius

Duties

• Incorporate a healing component into the offender’s case management in collaboration with Elder/Spiritual Advisor and the case management team.
• Understand Indigenous cultural contexts and assist offenders to follow their healing journey.
• Conduct escorts, routine rounds, and offender counts.
• Search cells, offenders, visitors, vehicles, living units and surrounding areas.
• Brief visitors, volunteers and criminal justice professionals who enter the institution.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports, and participate in case conferences for decision‑making.

Operational Requirements

• Work shifts with variable hours, weekends, statutory holidays, and overtime when required.

Requirements

Education

A secondary school diploma or satisfactory score on the PSC test or completion of an approved secondary school equivalency test.

Occupational Certification

Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, including AED certification.

Knowledge

Knowledge of Indigenous history, traditions, and culture.

Abilities and Competencies

• Thoughtful, respectful, and culturally aware interactions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within Indigenous protocols.
• Integrity, resilience, and teamwork.

Medical and Psychological

Must meet Health Canada medical requirements and pass a psychological assessment.

Driver’s Licence

Valid unrestricted driver’s licence required, maintained throughout employment.

Correctional Training Program (CTP)

Must successfully complete the CTP, including online and in‑class stages.

Reliability & Security

Enhanced reliability status required.

Language Requirements (Optional)

Ability to communicate in a language other than English or French that reflects the offender population.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Selection may be limited to members of Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples. Preference may be given to specific First Nations as noted in the location requirement.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents.