Probation Officer

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An regional governmental organization is seeking a Probation Officer in Yellowknife, NT. You will supervise and support community-based offenders, collaborate with various partners, and foster public safety. Candidates should have a degree in social science or equivalent experience, along with essential skills in leadership and communication. A valid class 5 driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a Social Science related field.
• Class 5 driver's license required.
• Awareness of cultural diversity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assess community-based offenders.
• Oversee individuals under legal orders.
• Collaborate with community governments and justice partners.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Science (criminology, psychology, social work, sociology)

Diploma in Social Science + 2 years case management experience

Job description

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions. Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service

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

Are you seeking a career that is exciting, challenging, and rewarding? As a Probation Officer, you will act as an agent for the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) in supervising and assessing community-based offenders. Your responsibilities will include overseeing individuals under various legal orders; such as probation, parole, and conditional sentences, while promoting restorative justice, public safety, and successful reintegration. You will collaborate with community governments and justice partners to support these goals. This role requires expertise in program development, human behavior, and community corrections, as well as the ability to interpret legislation and legal documents, exercise sound judgment, and manage complex situations. Strong leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work in diverse environments, engage with community groups, and support volunteer development. A solid understanding of corrections policies and security operations is also required. In addition, you will assume a case manager role, engaging the client to establish case management objectives, complete offender management system reports, and make informed case management decisions as needed.

Key Qualifications:

• A Degree in a Social Science related field (criminology, psychology, social work, sociology).
• A Diploma in a Social Science related field combined with two (2) years current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field.
• A class 5 driver's license is required to perform the duties of the position.
• Awareness of cultural diversity, specifically, northern Aboriginal traditions and values would be an asset.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

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

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.