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Important messages

Give yourself the best chance to succeed! As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, let us know if you have a functional limitation/disability, which may affect your performance. For example, contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you then proceed to the next assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

This is an inventory...you are not applying to a specific position, but rather asking us to refer you for potential opportunities. This inventory is restricted to individuals who will self-declare as an Indigenous person when applying on this inventory. 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. The Aboriginal affiliation will be verified at the time of the appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU MUST PROVIDE
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¤ It is important that your education and work experience are clearly outlined in your résumé.

¤ During the application process, you will have to provide a response to a series of questions in relation to your education and work experience.

¤ During the application process, you will have to identify the locations where you are interested in working. It is important to only include those areas where you would be willing to accept employment.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?
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We will review the applications periodically.

Phase 1: The information you provide will be closely reviewed by our management team, with a focus on your education and experience. We will review the applications periodically, and if it shows that we may have positions for which you could possibly qualify, you will hear from us.

Phase 2: You will be contacted to discuss your interests, ascertain which position(s) you could be a good match for, the location(s) where you might like to work, and any other relevant information, in order to determine the next course of action.

Phase 3: Once a location and position of interest have been identified, we will proceed with various assessments to ensure that you fully meet the requirements of the position. Please note that we may use a variety of different tools to assess qualifications. But don’t worry, we will give you a heads-up and time to prepare.

Phase 4: When the evaluations are complete, you will be notified of your results and if you can expect a job offer to be part of our team. In the event that a position is not immediately available, and you have successfully completed all the assessments, you will be placed on a list of qualified candidates for future opportunities.

Duties

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has a wide variety of professions and work locations with unique challenges and opportunities. It offers dynamic and interesting careers in over 30 professions, including corrections, health care and administration. As part of the CSC team, your job is to provide a safe, secure and positive environment for offenders, staff and citizens. Working for CSC often means working with offenders. Some of the positions are located exclusively within a correctional institution while other positions (such as administrative positions) can be found in all of our locations.
Below, you will find different job profiles that can provide you with an overall representation of the types of opportunities you can expect (this list is not exhaustive):

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
• Clerical positions (CR)
• Financial Management (FI)
• Administrative Services (AS)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Education (ED)
• Human resources advisor (PE)

HEALTH SERVICES
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the largest employer of nurses and psychologists in the federal government. CSC provides appropriate interventions to address issues related to physical health, mental health and addiction.
• Nurses (NU-HOS)
• Psychologist (PS)
• Pharmacy (PH)
• Clinical Social Worker (SW-SCW-02)
• Client Care Aid (HS-PHS-05)
• Nutrition and Dietetics (ND)

TECHNICAL SERVICES AND TRADES (GL)
General Labour and Trades (Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, General Trades Workers, Upholstering Instructor, Sheet Metal Instructor, Garage Mechanic Instructor, Cabinet Maker, Roofers, Welders, etc.)
** Please note that some GL positions may be eligible for the supervisory differential, Inmate Training Differential, or other allowances in addition to their rate of pay.

GENERAL SERVICES (GS)
General Services (Cleaning Services, Supplies and Services, Food Services, etc.)
• Cleaning Services (GS-BUS)
• Supplies and Services (GS-STS)
• Food services (GS-FOS)
** Please note that some GS positions may be eligible for the supervisory differential, Inmate Training Differential, or other allowances in addition to their rate of pay.

CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS AND INTERVENTIONS
• Behavioural Counsellor (WP-03)
• Social Program Officer (WP-03)
• Correctional Programs Officer (WP-04)
• Indigenous Correctional Programs Officer (WP-04)
• Parole Officer (WP-04)

INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES
Indigenous offenders are overrepresented in federal custody. CSC provides timely access to effective, culturally appropriate interventions for them. Indigenous-specific positions are those that help Indigenous offenders reconnect with the values, traditions and beliefs of their Indigenous communities.
• Indigenous Liaison Officer (WP-03)
• Indigenous Community Liaison Officer (WP-03)
• Indigenous Community Development Officer (WP-04)
• Project Officer, Indigenous Initiatives (AS-05)

Work environment

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

INSTITUTIONS
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In the Atlantic Region, CSC is responsible for the management of four institutions (three for men and one for women) and the Shepody Healing Centre.

ATLANTIC INSTITUTION
A maximum security facility located in the rural community of Renous, New Brunswick, 30 kilometres from the city of Miramichi, New Brunswick and 10 kilometres from the Village of Blackville, New Brunswick.

DORCHESTER PENITENTIARY
A multi-level security male facility located in the community of Dorchester, New Brunswick, next to the Village of Memramcook.

SPRINGHILL INSTITUTION
A medium security male facility located on the southwestern edge of Springhill, Nova Scotia, approximately 95 kilometres from Moncton, New Brunswick.

NOVA INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN
A multi-level facility located in the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, it is one of six federal facilities for women across Canada. Located in a residential area, it is approximately 83 kilometres from the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

SHEPODY HEALING CENTRE Shepody Healing Centre (SHC) is one of the five Regional Treatment Centres in CSC. SHC is an accredited facility, classified as a multi-level security and it's co-located with Dorchester Penitentiary. A five-bed Regional Hospital is located there as well. The SHC deals with inmates who have various mental health needs. This includes those suffering from mental disorders and personality disorders.

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
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Most of Canada's federal offenders serve part of their sentences in institutions. The rest of their time is served in the community, where they must follow certain conditions and are supervised by Parole Officers. Community corrections consists of gradually releasing offenders, ensuring that they do not present a threat to anyone and helping them adjust to life in the community.

In the Atlantic Region, several parole offices and community correctional centres are responsible for community corrections and they are located in the following locations:

NEW BRUNSWICK
New Brunswick's various parole offices are located in Moncton, Bathurst, Fredericton, Saint John and Edmundston. There is also a parole office located in Charlottetown, PEI. The Parrtown Community Correctional Centre is located in Saint John, NB.

NOVA SCOTIA
Nova Scotia's various parole offices are located in Dartmouth, Halifax, Kentville, Yarmouth, Truro and Sydney. The Jamieson Community Correctional Centre is located in Dartmouth, N.S.

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Newfoundland's various parole offices are located in St. John’s, Grand Falls-Windsor, Cornerbrook, Stephenville and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The St. John’s Community Correctional Centre is located in St. John's, NL.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - REGIONAL HEADQUARTER ATLANTIC REGION ***************************
A large proportion of the administrative positions are located at the Regional Headquarters which is located in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Intent of the process

This process aims to create and maintain an inventory of Indigenous persons for permanent, temporary, full-time and/or part-time opportunities within Correctional Service Canada. These vacancies may require various language requirements, operational requirements, conditions of employment and/or work locations.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• You will be asked to identify the type of positions that are of interest to you.
• Are you interested in working in an institution?
• Are you interested in working in a parole office or community correctional centre?
• Are you interested in working at the Regional Headquarters located in Moncton, New Brunswick?

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

Various language requirements
Each position has an associated linguistic profile depending on location and duties. For the positions to be staffed, the majority have an English essential linguistic profile. Some positions would require various levels of bilingualism in English and French.

Information on language requirements

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EDUCATION
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Each position also has associated educational requirements. Some positions require a minimum of a high school diploma or a combination of education, training and/or experience, while others may require post-secondary education.

During the application process, you will be asked to provide a response to a series of questions in relation to your education. Selecting “no” to a question will NOT eliminate you from consideration; rather it will assist us in accurately matching your skills with available opportunities.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE
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Please describe your experience that you feel is relevant to the fields of work that are of interest to you. The experience may have been gained through paid work, volunteer work, work placement, or work as part of a training program.

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

Do you have experience working with Indigenous people? Please ensure to describe your experience and how you acquired it.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - A condition of employment for all positions is to obtain a security clearance (reliability or enhanced reliability).

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

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APPLICATION AND INVENTORY RULES
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To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply online" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact a toll free number 1-800-645-5605.

You may save your application as a draft and return to it at a later date. Your application must be completed and submitted in order to be considered. Partially completed applications, or those in draft cannot be considered. You can make modifications to your submitted application at any time, but once your application has been selected for screening, you will no longer be able to make modifications and your submission will be considered final.

How does an inventory work?
An inventory is a selection process that can be used by various hiring managers to meet their current and future needs. As a result, you will apply only once to be considered for multiple job opportunities.

What does "Registered in the inventory" mean?
Once your application has been successfully submitted to the inventory, your status may be: "Date of disclosure of results: Listed in the inventory". This automatically generated message by the system means that your application can be considered. You will be informed in the event that your application is considered as part of a process generated from this inventory.

What happens if my application expires?
You may review the status of your application in your online account. Your application in this inventory will be active for 75 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the “My jobs” menu of your account 10 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link “Update my Inventory” status to reaffirm your interest.

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ASSESSMENT
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You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice (English, French, or both).

You must meet all the essential criteria in order to be appointed. However, you may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

We ask for your collaboration to ensure an efficient process but we will also try to provide you some flexibility as to where and when the assessments could occur, and the assessments will be done on an ongoing basis. Please note that testing may be administered during the day, evenings and/or weekends, depending on what is more convenient for you.

All information obtained through the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, can be used to assess your qualifications.

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COMMUNICATION
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Communication for this process will be sent via email or through your GC Jobs account. You MUST check your inbox, junk mail and GC Jobs accounts frequently as there maybe new communication regarding this inventory or a timeline for responses. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. You must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate 'Indigenous Voices Matter - Inventory' in the subject field of your email.

If your personal information has changed, you should simply update it in the "Personal Information" section, in the "My Job File" menu of your account. This will allow us to have your current contact information and ensure adequate follow-up in the event that your application is considered as part of a process issued from this inventory.

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if you have already self-declared as an employment equity member when applying.

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.