Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Duties

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer is responsible for interpreting and communicating Aboriginal offender behaviour, treatment needs and progress to the case management team for inclusion in correctional/healing plans to promote the safe release of Aboriginal offenders and to reduce the recidivism rate. The ALO will develop and deliver Aboriginal orientation programs, establish a positive Aboriginal cultural environment in the institution, and assist Aboriginal Elders with various parts of writing and implementing the Elder Reviews/Healing Plans.

Work environment

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to fill similar vacancies of various tenures (e.g.indeterminate, term, casual etc.) with Correctional Service of Canada in the Atlantic Region.

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

Degree from a recognized university or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of Aboriginal teachings and values.
Experience working with Aboriginal Elders.
Experience in using a computer including word processing software such as Microsoft Word and WordPerfect.
*Significant experience working with or for Aboriginal communities and organizations.
*Significant experience is defined as a minimum of two years.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Initiative
Respect
Integrity
Judgment

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Employment equity representation - Aboriginal

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Aboriginal traditions, culture and spirituality, particularly as it relates to Elders.
Knowledge of cultural diversity of Aboriginal people.
Knowledge of the history and current circumstances of Aboriginal people in Canada.

ABILITIES

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate Aboriginal cultural events such as traditional and/or spiritual ceremonies, social activities and programs.
Ability to work with and support Elders, respecting traditional protocols and values, particularly as they relate to Elders.
Ability to manage, support, and motivate people individually and/or within group settings.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

EXPERIENCE

Experience working with Aboriginal people in conflict with the law.
Experience with Correctional Service Canada.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of interviewing and counselling techniques.
Knowledge of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) pertaining to Aboriginal People.

ABILITIES

Ability to speak a traditional Aboriginal language of a territory.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Variable work hours may be required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Should your email address change during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience) for the initial screening through answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume.

Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process. For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

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.