This is an until –filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time with 24-hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.
Department of Justice – Whitehorse Correctional Center
This is for multiple Corrections Officer Basic Trainee positions located in Whitehorse Yukon. Relocation and interview expenses will not be provided for these positions.
These are Casual training positions working up to 80 hours bi-weekly. Training will tentatively start the week of December 6, 2021.
Interested in exploring a career in Corrections Services? The Whitehorse Correctional Centre opened in March 2012. This state-of-the-art facility has a capacity of 193 inmates and uses a direct supervision model for interacting with inmates which involves appropriately classifying and housing persons in custody. If you are committed to your work and if you are looking for a change in your career, this can be an exciting opportunity for you!
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, discipline 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.
Selection Overview
We are wanting to hire and train people in Casual positions for possible future employment as Corrections Officers, including future Auxiliary On-Call and Permanent positions.
If you are one of the applicants who is successful in the selection process, it is important for you to be aware of the following timeline:
If you successfully complete this initial training & assessment, you may be given further paid on-the-job casual employment to a maximum of six months (including the training as outlined above), after which, you may be considered for hire as an Auxiliary On-Call Corrections Officer I and eligible for future Full-Time Correctional Officer I postings.
Prior to applying, it is important for you to know that if you are a successful applicant for this training program, you will need to provide:
In addition, you may have to pass a physical assessment test:
For more information about the Whitehorse Correctional Centre, please follow this link: http://www.justice.gov.yk.ca/prog/cor/wcc/index.html
For more information about this position, please contact Joel Rogers, Deputy Superintendent at [email protected].
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Lovejoy Fulton, HR Consultant at [email protected]
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications – further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Prior to applying, refer to our sample resume to assist you in your application:
Candidates who have education and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
In addition to modeling safe, ethical, legal and fair behaviours, the ideal candidate also demonstrates personal integrity and is familiar with demonstrating client-oriented services. The ideal candidate is able to appropriately manage conflicts, and has experience positively motivating others, including vulnerable populations. The ideal candidate’s strengths include teamwork, integrity, leadership, de-escalation through verbal communication, and effective problem-solving. Additionally, the model candidate will have the ability to work in a team setting and provide leadership, communicate both orally and in writing and have a genuine commitment to working with inmates and fellow corrections workers, to bring about positive change.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
Have and maintain:
Job Requirements:
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