Correctional Officer II - Healing Lodges

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The Correctional Service of Canada is seeking interest from persons looking for an exciting and rewarding career as a Correctional Officer II.

We also strongly encourage you to apply for the position of Primary Worker/Kiminisaw who have direct and daily contact with Women Offenders and for the position of Correctional Officer I.

Once candidates are selected for the Correctional Training Program (CTP), they become recruits and must successfully complete the online phase and then attend a 14-week in residence phase at the CSC Training Academy in Kingston, ON or Summerside, PE. Upon successful completion of the CTP, an indeterminate full-time Correctional Officer II position awaits YOU!

NEW: ALLOWANCE FOR RECRUITS
As of April 9th, 2019, Correctional Service of Canada recruits receive an allowance* of $400/week, up to a maximum of $5,600 for 14 weeks, during Stage 3 of the Correctional Training Program. This allowance, paid bi-weekly, is in addition to the meal and hospitality fees already covered for recruits at this same stage of CTP. Administrative procedures for payment of the allowance are initiated upon arrival at the CSC Training Academy. *Individuals who receive a salary as a public servant are not eligible. Recruits who already receive a salary or financial compensation through another program while their participation at the CTP are responsible to inform the parties concerned.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:
We strongly encourage you to complete the Self-Assessment Questionnaire at the following link http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/careers/003001-3021-eng.shtml. This questionnaire will give you a better idea of the role, requirements, skills and expectations related to a Correctional Officer II position.

Work environment

Correctional Officers II are essential to fulfilling the Correctional Service of Canada's (CSC) mission of enhancing public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane control.

For further information on the department, work environment, careers at CSC and application process, please visit our website at http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca.

Intent of the process

This is an ongoing inventory that will be used to establish a pool of partially or fully qualified candidates. The applications received will be periodically accessed and applicants will be contacted for further assessment.

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)

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in direct interaction with individuals in an education, work, and/or volunteer environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma, or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission (PSC) test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or successful completion of a provincially/territorially approved secondary school equivalency test.

Note: Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information, please consult link below.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
The candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Standard First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 'Level C' with automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate from a qualified provider approved by any province/territory in Canada, and in accordance with Part XVI of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

The candidate must successfully complete the CSC Correctional Training Program (CTP).*

* http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/careers/003001-3004-eng.shtml

ABILITIES:
Ability to acquire and analyse information.
Ability to use reasoning to assess problems and determine solutions.
Ability to make recommendations and take appropriate action.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to summarize information accurately.
Ability to motivate, positively influence, and assist people.
Ability to effectively intervene with offenders.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Respect
Initiative
Integrity
Judgement
Results-oriented
Teamwork
Sensitivity to diversity

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

ASSSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree or a diploma in a field relevant to the work to be performed.
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree or a diploma.
Certification in a field related to conflict resolution, such as mediation, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience working in a correctional, policing, security, military, or emergency response environment.
Experience working with people in conflict with the law.
Experience in working with diversity issues.
Experience in delivering education programs.
Experience in coaching, mentoring or supervising.
Experience in working in the social services field, such as addictions, mediation, family violence, mental health, crisis centres or shelters.
Experience working with Elders, Aboriginal peoples, communities or organizations.
Recent and extensive experience in performing correctional operational duties in a Correctional Service of Canada institutional environment.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Aboriginal history, traditions and culture.

ABILITY:
Ability to work in a culturally designed environment respecting aboriginal culture; including aboriginal ceremonies and protocols.

OTHER LANGUAGES:
Ability to communicate orally and/or in writing in a language other than English or French that is reflective of the offender population.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:
For positions at Willow Cree Healing Lodge - In accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement signed between Correctional Service of Canada and the Beardy’s and Okemasis Band of Indians (herein Beardy’s), preference may be given to Beardy members.

For positions at the Pê Sâkâstêw Center - In accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement signed between Correctional Service of Canada and the Samson Cree First Nation, preference may be given to Samson Cree members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees must be able to work shifts, variable hours, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Employees may be required to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Prior to appointment, candidate must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license that conforms to provincial or territorial requirements. As a condition of employment, candidate must maintain valid unrestricted driver's license throughout employment.

MEDICAL:
The candidate must meet the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with Treasury Board Guidelines.

PSYCHOLOGICAL:
The candidate must also meet the psychological requirements determined by Correctional Service of Canada. Note: There is a retest period of two (2) years for psychological assessment from the date of elimination.

RELIABILITY AND SECURITY:
Enhanced Reliability status.

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

We also promote the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of education and driver's license.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

Persons entitled to a priority for appointment pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) or the Public Service Employment Regulations (PSER) MUST self-refer when applying to the Correctional Officer II inventory via e-mail to . For more information that describes the types of priorities of the PSEA and the PSER and additional details about each priority type, please visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/information-priority-administration.html.

An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF): https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/employment-equity-diversity/affirmation-aboriginal-affiliation/affirmation-aboriginal-affiliation-form.html.

Aboriginal people who are unable to apply on the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) can send it by: fax to (613) 992-7716, email to or mail at: Correctional Service Canada, Recruitment and National Initiatives, 340 Laurier Ave. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0P9. Please ensure to clearly quote reference/selection number PEN19J-019409-000023/2019-PEN-EA-NAT-156270 and attach a completed and signed copy of the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

We strongly encourage you to submit your application on-line to take advantage of the many benefits in using this electronic recruitment system. Some of these benefits are that:

-You can create a profile and a résumé that can be used when applying for other selection processes without having to recreate a new application each time;

-You can modify your application/résumé anytime BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement;

-You can verify the status of your application at any time;

-For some jobs, you will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line or persons experiencing other difficulties when applying on-line are asked to contact their respective Public Service Commission Regional Office or use the following toll free number: 1-800-645-5605.

If you wish to reapply to a Correctional Officer II selection process, the retest period is 180 days from the date of elimination at either the written exam or interview/reference stage. You will not be assessed more than once.

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when attending all required assessments.

A top down selection and/or random selection may be applied at any stage of the selection process.

PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT RESULTS
Please note that if you have previously participated in a Correctional Officer II selection process with the Correctional Service of Canada, your results may be applied to the current selection process. This will be confirmed during the assessment stage of the selection process. You are required to submit an application to this selection process to be considered for further assessment.

Aboriginal candidates may be eligible for an allowance for participation in CTP Stage 3 through either the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) or a local Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASET) stakeholder. For more information on how to access training support dollars please consult the NWAC website at http://www.nwac.ca/policy-areas/labour-market-development/aboriginal-skills-and-employment-training-strategy-asets/ or scroll through the following website to access a local agreement holder at https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/indigenous/agreement-holders.html.

All information pertaining to this selection process will be sent by mail and/or e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your e-mail account and your PSRS account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis and to advise of any change of address, phone number and/or email address. Candidates must provide a valid email address and ensure that it is always functional. Candidates must also ensure that their system accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails) and frequently check their inbox and JUNK/SPAM folders.

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.