WE'RE HIRING! Indigenous Correctional Program Officer Inventory

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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.

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On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.
https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694

Persons interested must submit, by the closing date, a complete application with a résumé. Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR RÉSUMÉ how they meet the Essential Education and Essential Experience criteria as well as assets if applicable.

You must include in your RÉSUMÉ detailed information that state exactly how you meet the education and experience factors. You must state clearly where and when you obtained the education and experience, including the educational institution, and by identifying the employer(s) or organization(s) where you obtained the required experience factors. You must also indicate the position title(s), duties and accomplishment as well as timeframes. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application not being considered further.
Of note, the minimum experience requirement is of approximately four months.

We have hiring needs in various locations in all provinces and territories across
Canada. For more information regarding the institutions, the Parole Offices, the Community Correctional Centres, and Healing Lodges, please visit the following website: https://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/institutions/001002-0001-eng.shtml.

For screening and assessment purposes, all communications related to this selection process will be by email. Therefore, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email) and frequently check their inbox and JUNK/SPAM folders. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated, as required, by communicating to the email indicated below.

Candidates who have successfully completed all stages of the assessment and are selected must complete the initial Integrated Correctional Program Model (ICPM) training and the Indigenous Integrated Program Model (IICPM) training or the initial Women Offender Correctional Programs training (WOCP) and the initial Indigenous Women Offender Correctional Programs (IWOCP) training prior to performing the duties of an Indigenous Correctional Programs Officer.

Please note that if you have previously participated in an Indigenous Correctional Programs Officer selection process, your assessment results cannot be transferred.
You will not be assessed more than once in the same selection process.

Work environment

Correctional Service of Canada is seeking interest from persons looking for an exciting and rewarding career as an Indigenous Correctional Program Officer.

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

Indigenous correctional program officers (ICPOs) deliver Indigenous correctional programs to offenders. These programs address, in a culturally sensitive way, behaviours that increase an offender's risk to re-offend.

As an Indigenous correctional program officer, you will:
• contribute to the healing journey of Indigenous offenders
• guide, motivate and encourage offenders along the path to successful reintegration
• work with Elders and other CSC staff as part of the case management team
• share information about an offender's attitude, accountability and progress

An ICPO's schedule will vary. Occasionally they need to work evenings and weekends.
It may be required to deliver non Indigenous correctional programs.
Correctional program officer: Review the duties of a CPO to understand the responsibilities of an ICPO at the following link: https://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/003/001/003001-0004-en.shtml.

These positions may be based in an institution or in the community.

Intent of the process

This is an ongoing inventory with a due date to staff temporary and permanent Indigenous Correctional Program Officer positions across Canada. The applications received will be periodically accessed and selected applicants will be contacted for further assessment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC

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 an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
*Significant work experience motivating or counselling persons in individual or group settings.
Experience applying traditional Indigenous cultural and spiritual teachings and values. Experience working with Indigenous people, communities or organizations.

Note: *Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed these duties.

COMPETENCIES
Thinking things through.
Demonstrating integrity and respect, including the CSC Values*.
Showing initiative and being action oriented.
Working effectively with others including Elders and Spiritual Advisors.
Sensitivity to diversity.

* https://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/acts-and-regulations/001-cd-en.shtml#1

ABILITIES
Ability to plan, organize and deliver Indigenous programs.
Ability to analyse the impact of Indigenous interventions.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position OR a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution combined with training and experience related to the position.

Graduation with a diploma from a recognized college in a field related to the position OR a diploma from a recognized college combined with training and experience related to the position.

CERTIFICATION
Certification in a specific Correctional Service of Canada program area.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
Experience with the case management.
Experience preparing and delivering training or presentations.
Experience assessing human behaviour in the context of program delivery.
Experience interacting with and assisting people with unique and challenging needs.
Experience working in a correctional environment.
Experience working with Indigenous people in conflict with the law.
Experience working with an Elder/Spiritual Advisor.
Experience in the delivery of structured programs to Indigenous people who have integration or behaviour problems.
**Experience offering services or programs to women in conflict with the law.

Note: **This element applies to positions in Women’s Institutions and/or at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge.

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate orally in an Indigenous language.
Ability to communicate in writing in an Indigenous language.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED
Selection is limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal peoples.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability and Security: Enhanced Reliability status.

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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.

Candidates who are permanent residents will also be required to provide proof of permanent residency upon request.

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

An Indigenous 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

Should in-person assessments be required, candidates will be responsible for their travel expenses.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.