Case Review Officer (AS-02) & Hearing Officer (AS-03)

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

Only online applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can:
. Modify your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date;
. You must answer screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager;
. Verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "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 or to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive your results by email, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Duties

AS-02 – Case Review Officer

The work of a Case Review Officer at the Parole Board of Canada is to ensure that the legal deadlines and other requirements set out in the decision-making policies and the Act are met by rigorously tracking files, analyzing documents and information so that Board Members (decision-makers) can make quality decisions. The Case Review Officer regularly communicates with various partners to meet documentation needs as part of the decision-making process. Finally, he conducts a final review of offenders' files and is called upon to provide advice to various stakeholders to facilitate the decision-making process and answer questions from Board Members.

AS-03 – Hearing Officer

The work of the Hearing Officer at the Parole Board of Canada is to analyze information, prepare working documents identifying key risk factors, conduct final audits of offenders' files and provide advice and expertise to facilitate quality decision-making by Board members (decision-makers). The Hearing Officer ensures that procedural safeguards and the requirements of the Act and decision-making policies are respected during hearings. Finally, he participates in the finalization of the decision and ensures post-decisional follow-up.

Work environment

The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) contributes to public safety with its core responsibility for the controlled, timed and gradual release of offenders back into society. The skills and talents of our staff are central to this work.

Our staff prides themselves in their work and accomplishments making the PBC an employer of choice as we strive to support the Government of Canada's goal of ensuring the public safety and security.

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to contribute in creating tangible results?

Does the following sound like you?

→ I thrive in a dynamic environment
→ I have strong analytical skills and decision-making abilities
→ I pay attention to detail. Producing high quality work is very important to me
→ I actively listen to and respect the opinions of others

If this is you, we strongly encourage you consider a career at the PBC!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) full-time AS-03 indeterminate position.

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future AS-02 and/or AS-03 vacancies. The pool will be used to staff positions on a permanent (indeterminate) and/or temporary basis (acting, specified period appointment, assignment or secondment) within the Parole Board of Canada in the Montreal Region. The linguistic profile and tenure may vary depending on the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

AS-02 & AS-03:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Notes:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

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

- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

AS-02 & AS-03:
- Experience in providing advice or recommendations.

- Experience in applying laws, regulations or policies.

- Experience in collecting and analyzing information.

AS-03 only:
- Experience in writing summaries

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

Various language requirements
AS-02:
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
- French Essential

AS-03:
- 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

AS-02 & AS-03:
- Knowledge of Part II of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (S.C. 1992, c. 20 - Sections 99 to 102, 122 to 123 and 133) and of the Decision-Making Policy Manual for Board Members of the Parole Board of Canada (Chapters 4, 5 and 7).

AS-03 only:
- Knowledge of Section 2.1 of the Decision-Making Policy Manual for Board Members of the Parole Board of Canada.

ABILITIES

AS-02 & AS-03:
- Ability to analyze information and provide advice on the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and decision-making policies for Board Members of the Parole Board of Canada.

- Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

AS-03 only:
- Ability to write concise summaries.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

AS-02 & AS-03:
Judgment
Good interpersonal skills
Attention to detail

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

ASSETS

AS-02 & AS-03:
- Post-secondary diploma in paralegal studies or other related field.

- Working experience in the legal, penal, criminal or correctional field.

Degree equivalency

Conditions of employment

AS-02 & AS-03:
Reliability Status

AS-03 only:
Valid driver’s licence

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

Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) will be accepted. If you require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

These positions expose the incumbent on a daily basis to information that could potentially be disturbing and offensive. Consequently the appointed person must be capable of performing the duties in an objective manner when exposed to such information.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at: http://www.cicic.ca.

Selection board members may consider any information obtained throughout the selection process to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

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.

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.