Make a difference! Primary Worker/Kimisinaw: Correctional Officer II

Employment and Social Development Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Primary Worker/Kimisinaw where you will play a crucial role in supporting women offenders. This position involves a mix of security and case management duties, ensuring the safety of the institution while helping offenders reintegrate into society. You will manage caseloads, conduct escorts, and motivate individuals to adopt pro-social behaviors. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women in correctional facilities. If you are passionate about rehabilitation and possess the necessary skills, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Must possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage offender caseload and prepare case management documents.
• Conduct routine rounds, searches, and assist offenders.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to motivate and empower offenders

Adaptability

Integrity and respect

Education

Secondary school diploma

Provincially approved equivalency test

Tools

First Aid and CPR 'Level C' certification

Driver's licence

Job description

Make a difference! Primary Worker/Kimisinaw: Correctional Officer II

Reference number: PEN24J-023556-000018
Selection process number: 2024-PEN-EA-NAT-192091

Correctional Service Canada
Abbotsford (British Columbia), Edmonton (Alberta), Maple Creek (Saskatchewan), Kitchener (Ontario), Joliette (Québec), Truro (Nova Scotia)
CX-02- Primary Worker/Kimisinaw
INDETERMINATE
$70,958 to $89,068 (under review)

Closing date: 11 February 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Job Overview

Primary workers/Kimisinaw (CX-02) are the first line of contact for women offenders and play a vital role within the women's facilities. Their role is dual in nature as they perform security and case management-related duties. They maintain the safety and security of the institution and assist women offenders in achieving the objectives of their correctional plan, helping them successfully reintegrate into the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an offender caseload, including preparing case management documents and reports
• Assist offenders with self-management and encourage pro-social behaviour
• Conduct escorts
• Conduct routine rounds and offender counts
• Search cells, offenders, visitors, vehicles, living units and surrounding areas
• Brief visitors, volunteers and other criminal justice professionals who enter the institution

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma (high school) or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission (PSC) test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or successful completion of a provincially/territorially approved secondary school equivalency test.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
The candidate must obtain and maintain a valid Standard First Aid and CPR 'Level C' with automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate from a qualified provider approved by any province/territory in Canada.

ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES:
Ability to motivate, positively influence, and empower offenders in women’s institutions, effective communication skills, adaptability, and demonstrating integrity and respect.

Conditions of Employment

The candidate must successfully complete a Correctional Service of Canada Correctional Training Program (CTP) and the Women Centered Training program.

DRIVER'S LICENCE:
The candidate must possess a valid unrestricted driver's licence that conforms to provincial or territorial requirements.

Other Information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.