Mental Health Officer

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates who meet the Essential Qualifications will be established as a result of the advertised process. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE. Hard copy applications (fax, mail, etc.) or e-mail applications will not be accepted. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line or you are unable to access Publiservice please fax or e-mail your application to the Human Resource Advisor listed on the poster. Please provide an explanation as to why you are not applying on-line for consideration.

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.

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

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.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of methods and principles of mental health services.
Knowledge of the Mission Document of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).
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)

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

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered.
A situational exercise may be administered.
An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.
You must provide proof of your education credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.
A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.