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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

HOW CAN YOU APPLY?
To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below
•You will be asked to submit your résumé; and,
•You will be asked to indicate YES or NO to certain experience criteria, with supporting information.

If you are unable to submit your application online or prefer to submit your resume by email:
•Please submit your application directly to the following email address :

specify the selection process in the subject line (2019-PEN-EA-PAC-150911); and,
•Please include your résumé which must indicate all the pertinent experience you have acquired, in as much detail as possible.
•Please indicate clearly which location(s) you would like to work.
-- Additional information required may be sought by assessment board during the assessment process.

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 of these positions work in an institution (multiple security levels) or community 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, and have 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.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar vacancies of permanent or temporary tenures within Correctional Service Canada.

Organizational need:
Selection will be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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 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)

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

Degree equivalency

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 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.

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.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Assessments may include written assessments, interviews and reference checks.

You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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