Employment Coordinator

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Please note that only online applications will be accepted. Therefore, all job applications must be submitted through the website. 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 and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential and asset education and experience factors listed by answering the screening questions. Candidates should write concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the experience and education required by including specific dates where they gained the experience. Resumes will be used to validate the experience and education listed in the screening questions. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in the candidate being screened out.

Duties

CORCAN, as part of the Correctional Service of Canada, is responsible for the Employment and Employability Program for offenders serving a federal sentence. The Employment Coordinator position provides services and interventions, including developing partnerships with community employers and organizations and providing direct support, services and program interventions to assist them with finding employment in the community.

Work environment

The incumbent works in a community parole office location providing services and interventions to offenders who are under the supervision of the Correctional Service of Canada. All incumbents must be willing to work on a regular basis within a federal correctional environment, including contact with offenders. Incumbents also have regular contact with other areas of CSC and the government, as well as stakeholder groups and members of the public. These positions are required to work with offenders in correctional institutions and community-based environments.

Intent of the process

To create a pool of qualified candidates to fill vacancies including both temporary and indeterminate positions.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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, or a successful completion of a provincially/territorially approved secondary school equivalency test.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in intervening with and/or supporting individuals who are working on changing their behaviour.

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

EDUCATION

Degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Social Sciences or any other area relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience working in a correctional environment (institution or community based).

Experience working with Indigenous organizations or communities.

Experience working with Ethno-cultural (not including Indigenous) organizations or communities.

Experience providing interventions to individuals with mental health needs.

Experience providing interventions to women in conflict with the law.

Experience in developing partnerships with community based organizations.

Experience in developing partnerships with governmental departments (federal and/or provincial).

Experience in the delivery of skills based programs to a vulnerable population.

Experience providing employment services and/or counselling.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Correctional Service of Canada's Mission and Corporate Priorities.

Knowledge of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations.

Knowledge of employment interventions and related Correctional Service of Canada policies.

ABILITIES

Ability to plan, facilitate and evaluate employment related programs.

Ability to provide leadership to volunteers and offender groups.

Ability to motivate, positively influence, and assist offenders.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve conflict.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Effective interpersonal relationships

Values and Ethics

Initiative

Engagement

Sensitivity to diversity

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

Employees may work shifts or variable hours.

Employees must be willing to travel, including overnight travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid unrestricted driver's licence that conforms to provincial or territorial requirement may be applicable to some positions.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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.

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.