Parole Officer

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Quebec; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is seeking Parole Officers for both permanent and temporary employment. This role involves assessing human behavior and providing support to offenders. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in related fields. The position offers competitive salaries and the opportunity to contribute to community safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in a field related to understanding and assessing human behavior.
• Experience in assessing human behavior and interviewing.
• Minimum three months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess human behavior and make referrals.
• Interview, motivate, and counsel individuals.
• Identify intervention needs.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Building Rapport

Sensitivity to Diverse Groups

Integrity and Respect

Effective Teamwork

Initiative and Action Orientation

Judgment

Awareness of Women’s Issues

Education

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field

Job description

Selection process number: 2024-PEN-EA-QUE-189505 Correctional Service Canada

WP-04 - Parole Officer

This is an opportunity for both permanent and temporary employment.

Salary ranges from $78,017 to $103,279, plus an annual Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance of $2,140 and an annual allowance of $3,000.

For more information about the organization, please visit our website.

Who can apply: Canadian residents, citizens, and permanent residents abroad.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us confidentially.

Applying to this process does not mean you are applying for a specific position, but rather for future vacancies. Qualified applicants may be contacted as positions become available.

OPEN TO STUDENTS CLOSE TO GRADUATION

Students completing their degree in a field related to understanding and assessing human behavior by May 30, 2025, or with a recognized degree and acceptable correctional experience by that date, are encouraged to apply.

Note: You must meet the essential education requirements for appointment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet each screening criterion with concrete examples in their online application. A resume supporting these qualifications is required; simply stating “refer to resume” is insufficient. The minimum experience required is approximately three months.

All communication will be via email. Ensure your contact information is accurate and check your inbox and spam folders regularly.

Visit our website for general application information.

EVALUATION

Multiple locations across Canada will be advertised, and assessments may be shared across processes. If you have participated in previous related processes, your assessment results may be transferred.

Applicants must submit an application to be considered for available positions and should do so promptly as applications are periodically reviewed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined.

Mandatory Information

Applicants must explain how they meet the following qualifications:

Education

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to understanding and assessing human behavior, or with correctional experience.

Foreign credentials must be accompanied by proof of Canadian equivalency.

Experience

• Experience in assessing human behavior.
• Experience in interviewing, motivating, counseling, making referrals, or identifying intervention needs, with at least three months of well-defined role experience.

Competencies

• Thinking critically.
• Building rapport.
• Sensitivity to diverse groups.
• Integrity and respect.
• Effective teamwork.
• Initiative and action orientation.
• Judgment.
• Awareness of women’s issues.

Additional Experience (Optional)

• Correctional environment experience.
• Case management and risk assessment.
• Work with community agencies or young offenders.
• Cross-cultural and Indigenous populations experience.
• Mental health and substance abuse experience.
• Security threat group interactions.

Abilities

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

Organizational Needs

Selection may be limited to members of specific Employment Equity groups. Applicants should declare their EE group status in their application.

Operational Requirements

• Occasional travel.
• Work off-site and travel within the community.

Conditions of Employment

• Reliability and Security: Enhanced Reliability status.
• Driver’s License: Some positions require a valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

The Public Service of Canada values a diverse workforce reflecting Canadian society. We encourage applicants to identify with one or more designated groups when applying. We also promote recruitment of Canadian Veterans and former Armed Forces personnel.