Senior Probation Officer

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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

Reporting to the Regional Manager - Probation, the incumbent supports the Regional Manager and the frontline operations of Community Corrections, within departmental guidelines of the Northwest Territories. This position will provide expertise and support directly to the Regional Manager on the day-to-day operations of Probation Services including supervision of up to 14 Probation Officers in various communities. The Senior Probation Officer will work collaboratively and under the direction of the Regional Manager to ensure the implementation of standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements are met and maintained. The position will also help to promote the principles of restorative justice and reintegration of offenders through community development and partnerships with accordance with program standards established in the Corrections Division.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Degree in Social Sciences or related field plus two years of community corrections experience. Or a Diploma in Social Sciences or related field plus four years of community corrections experience.

Previous supervisory experience of staff in a case management setting would be an asset. Awareness of northern Aboriginal traditions and values would be an asset.

Equivalencies may include but are not limited to:

A Criminology Certificate and five years of community corrections experience.

A Degree in Social Sciences or related field may include but are not limited to: Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology and Political Science

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING

BOX 186+

INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0

Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644

Fax (867) 678-6620

jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

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