Mental Health Officer

Important messages

Please note that this is an anticipatory process and that the number of positions to be filled will be determined.

Applicants are responsible for travel expenses related to this selection process.

The hiring organization will accept applications ON-LINE only. All job application must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please click on "APPLY ONLINE" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process.

Intent of the process

This inventory is for indeterminate, specified period, deployment, assignment, secondment and casual employment in the Province of Quebec.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in intervening with individuals aimed at changing human behaviour.
Experience in the organization and coordination of structured social, recreational or leisure activities.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of methods and principles of mental health services.
Knowledge of the Mission Document of the Correctional Service of Canada.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and CSC policies related to mental health.

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Judgment
Integrity
Results-orientation

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSETS
EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or college with an acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in group and/or individual counseling and other interventions.
Experience in the delivery of social/correctional programs.
Experience with interventions to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
Experience in developing and recruiting for volunteer programs.
Experience working in a correctional environment.

ABILITIES

Ability to recruit, train, and provide leadership to volunteers and offender groups.
Ability to interview/counsel.
Ability to make written reports of sessions.
Ability to analyze, research and present information to colleagues and senior management.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to work outside normal or business hours with little or no notice if required. Willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The pre-selection will be done according to the answers submitted in the screening questions only.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.