Probation Officer

Government of Northwest Territories; Behchokǫ̀; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Probation Officer in Behchoko to administer justice through community supervision and assessments, serving as an agent for the Correctional Service of Canada. The role emphasizes culturally respectful approaches and collaboration with community partners.

The position requires knowledge of community corrections, program development, and strong case management skills, with opportunities to support northern Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a Social Science field with two years' current case management experience.
• Awareness of cultural diversity, northern Indigenous traditions, and value would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Acts as agent for Correctional Service of Canada for community supervision and assessments.

Skills

Community corrections

Program development

Case management

Education

Diploma in Social Science related field

Equivalency: degree in social science field

Job description

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

This position is located in Behchoko and reports to the Regional Probation Manager or the Senior Probation Officer as directed by the Regional Probation Manager. The Probation Officer acts as agent for Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) for community supervision and assessments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop programs and procedures and control their implementation;
• Knowledge of community corrections techniques with the ability to exercise sound judgment in response to situations and problems;
• Ability to develop community members (volunteers and agencies), in both experiential and formal learning approaches.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A Diploma in a Social Science related field combined with two (2) years' current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field.
• Awareness of cultural diversity, specifically northern Indigenous traditions and value would be an asset;

Equivalency:

• a degree in a social science related field.
  

GNWT Inquiries

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Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
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