Corrections Officer 1 - Reinforcement Worker

Government of Yukon; Canada; On-site; CAD 77,517 - 89,913; Full time

Job summary

Government of Yukon, Justice - Whitehorse Corrections Centre, is seeking three Auxiliary On Call Reinforcement officers. The role involves maintaining security and providing programming for inmates within rotating shifts.

Candidates must meet essential qualifications and be prepared for on-call duties at the Whitehorse facility in Yukon. As a Peace Officer, you will work under the Correctional Services Manager to support safe, fair, and respectful operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent and completion of Correctional Officer training or equivalent.
• Completion of Use of Force certification.
• Recent Corrections Officer experience supervising inmates.
• Experience directing, coaching, mentoring and providing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security, safety, good order and care of inmates.
• Provide orientation, direction, guidance and programming to inmates.
• Work various shifts as part of a team under the Manager, Correctional Services.
• Engage inmates to maximize opportunities for change in a respectful environment.

Skills

Corrections leadership

Communication

Coaching & mentoring

Conflict management

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Correctional Officer Basic Training

Qualification Training Certificate

Use of Force certification

Job description

Corrections Officer 1 - Reinforcement Worker - (68443)

Government of Yukon -> Justice - Whitehorse Corrections Centre

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Auxiliary Reinforcements

End Date

01 September 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

80

Classification

IS12

$77,617.00 - $89,913.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

Eligibility

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This competition is to fill 3 Auxiliary On Call Reinforcement (AOC-R) positions for the Whitehorse Correctional Center (WCC).

The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We build strong and healthy relationships with others to support good governance and to foster safe communities. The Department of Justice provides supportive and dynamic work environments comprised of teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.

Under the direction of the Manager, Correctional Services, and as part of a team, this position carries out the day to day operational and program activities of the Whitehorse Correctional Centre. The Corrections Officer will work various shifts and is responsible for maintaining security, safety, good order and care of adult inmates by providing orientation, direction, guidance and programming. The focus is to engage the inmates in a process that provides maximum opportunity for change in an environment that is productive and supportive and in which they are treated in a respectful, fair and equitable manner. This position is classified as a Peace Officer under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations

Together as Department of Justice (DOJ) representatives we commit to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future, by conducting ourselves in our day-to-day business in a manner that embodies the purpose of reconciliation with our First Nations members in the Yukon. We recognize the importance of employee education on First Nations history and the encouragement of innovative thinking by all DOJ personnel on our ability to effect meaningful change towards true reconciliation.

Working as a Team

As DOJ employees we value working together as a team within branches and within the department as a whole, while respecting our respective roles in the administration of justice, to work as one entity to meet our collective objective to serve the public. We are mindful of the impact of our actions on the people around us both in proximity and in the larger department and strive to ensure that we maintain the best interests of the department in our approach to our work.

Identify and Meet our Clients' Needs

DOJ personnel have a wide variety of responsibilities and an equally diverse clientele, internal and external to government, and we are committed to ensuring that they know we work for them and that we treat them with empathy, inclusion, integrity, respect and professionalism.

Initiative and Innovation

Management will encourage DOJ staff at all levels to think innovatively and to take initiative that will improve the work we do and services that we provide to allow for positive change and creativity in the workplace. Management will encourage DOJ personnel to reconsider our approach to the services we provide and adapt to the changing environment.

Communications

We are committed to improving the way we communicate internally with one another and externally to the public in order to better perform as a DOJ Team, share information and ideas with each other, dispel negative myths about the department and to ensure that the general public has an appreciation for the excellent work we do.

Least Restrictive Measures

The Corrections Branch uses the least restrictive measures with inmates, offenders, police prisoners and persons who have been granted judicial interim release that are consistent with the protection of those individuals, the public and staff members.

Essential Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Completion of Correctional Officer Basic Training (or equivalent) and/or a Qualification Training Certificate;
• Completed and certified to Use of Force;
• Recent Corrections Officer experience supervising inmates while enforcing rules and regulations;
• Experience giving direction, coaching, mentoring and providing feedback to individuals and/or groups.

Candidates who have education and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Prior to applying, refer to our sample resume to assist you in your application.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

• Promoting a high standard of values, strong ethics and integrity;
• Strong client service orientation;
• Ability to manage conflicts, and motivates others;
• Ability to work in a team setting and provide leadership;
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing;
• A genuine commitment to working with inmates and fellow corrections workers, to bring positive change.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Security Clearance including vulnerable sector (required prior to first day of work);
• Valid Medical Clearance (required prior to first day of work);
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire);
• Valid Class 5 driver's license (required prior to first day of work).
• Successful Completion of the Corrections Officer Basic Training (or equivalent), or Qualification Training Certificate.
• Successful completion of COPAT (or equivalent) within 6 months of application, or within 6 months of hire.

Job Requirements

• Rotating shift work including weekends and statutory holidays;
• Occasional travel within and outside the Territory;