Probation Officer

Full job description

Department Information

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 reports to the Regional Probation Manager or the Senior Probation Officer as directed by the Regional Probation Manager.

Acts as agent for Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) for community supervision and assessments.

Caseload and location will vary dependent upon the community to which the worker is assigned up to 55 offenders per caseload.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

¿ Demonstrated ability to develop programs and procedures and control their implementation.

¿ Proven theoretical understanding of human behaviour and offender issues.

¿ Proven knowledge of community corrections techniques with the ability to exercise sound judgment in response to situations and problems.

¿ Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, policy and court documents (i.e. probation orders, prosecutor information sheet, etc.).

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Degree in a Social Science related field.

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. ious combinations of education and experience may be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Sahtu HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

2 MCKENZIE DRIVE

BOX 360

NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0

Tel (867) 587-7150

Fax (867) 587-2173

jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca

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