Hearing Officer

Update: Please note that the closing date for this poster has been extended to October 20, 2022.

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

***NOTE THAT POSITIONS AT THE PAROLE BOARD OF CANADA OF ONTARIO/NUNAVUT REGIONAL OFFICE ARE LOCATED IN KINGSTON, ONTARIO***

Duties

Hearing Officers provide support, advice and expertise related to the application of Conditional Release Program legislation, policy and procedure to Parole Board members (PBC), PBC and Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) staff, federal offenders and others who attend parole hearings. Hearing Officers prepare comprehensive written factual summaries of case files to be used in the Board’s decision-making process. Hearing Officers co-ordinate and facilitate panel hearings at correctional institutions, Board offices or other locations.

Work environment

At the Parole Board of Canada (PBC), you can be at the heart of national efforts to contribute to the protection of society by facilitating, as appropriate, the timely reintegration of offenders as law-abiding citizens.

Our staff pride themselves on their work and accomplishments, making the PBC an employer of choice as we strive to support the Government of Canada’s goal of a safe and secure Canada.

What better time than now to work for PBC and contribute to the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness agenda.

Come join us!

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

A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

E1: Experience in providing advice and recommendations in a work environment.
E2: Experience in gathering, analyzing and summarizing information.
E3: Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation and regulations.
E4: Experience in drafting documents to senior managers ensuring correctness and completeness as per policy or procedural requirements.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Biligual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

A1: Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to analyze information to provide advice or recommendations.
A4: Ability to summarize written information
A5: Ability to work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

PS1: Thoroughness
PS2: Effective interpersonal skills
PS3: Reliability
PS4: Judgment

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

ASSETS:

AEdu1: Diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in criminology, psychology or in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

AE1: Experience working in the criminal justice system

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires daily exposure of disturbing and offensive information; consequently, the appointed person must
be capable of performing the duties in an objective manner when exposed to such information.

Willingness and ability to travel (Note: this may include being away overnight).

Willingness and ability to work in a correctional institution.

Willingness and ability to work irregular hours when travelling or during hearings.

Valid driver’s license of the province of Ontario.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

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.