Case Review Officer (ANTICIPATORY)

Update: **Please note that this job opportunity has been extended, the closing date is now October 25, 2023.

Important messages

Persons with disabilities* are invited to submit their application.

Our dedication to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment begins with the selection process.

If you need any accommodation measures during any phase of the assessment process (screening questions, exam, interview), please contact us by sending an email to the "Contact information" below before the closing date.

For more information on accommodation measures : https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page/how-to-request-assessment-accommodation.html

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

*(As per the Accessible Canada Act, disability is defined as any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.)

Duties

We are currently looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to fill the position of Case Review Officer (AS-02) in the Ontario/Nunavut Region office in Kingston, Ontario. This position plays a key role in ensuring that all available, relevant information is on file for decision-makers and that timeframes and other requirements set out in law and policy are met with respect to Parole Board decisions.

This position requires strong oral and communication skills to :
- prepare correspondence;
- respond to telephone inquiries; and
- provide advice and guidance to decision-makers.

Case Review Officers spend the majority of their time reading offender files to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Work environment

Looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic work environment? Come work for us!

The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) is a small independent administrative tribunal with an impactful mandate.

The PBC contributes to public safety through the gradual, timed and controlled release of offenders back into society. We work with both offenders and victims of crime. We also administer some other very interesting programs: Record Suspensions (Pardons), Expungement (Historically Unjust Convictions), and Clemency (Royal Prerogative of Mercy).

We are a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free organization that draws on the talent, ideas and creative potential of all our employees. We support positive mental health and work-life balance, which includes a flexible telework policy. We also support second language learning through a dedicated budget and employee learning through a Collective Learning Roadmap.

We are part of the core federal public service and an employer of choice! But don’t just take our word for it – check out what our employees have to say*:
• 94% feel their work contributes to the achievement of the organization’s goals.
• 90% are proud of the work they do.
• 90% say their immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours.
• 84% say that every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team in their work unit.
• 84% say their immediate supervisor supports their mental health and well-being.

For more information on who we are and what we do, visit Canada/Parole-Board-of-Canada, or check us out on Twitter at @pbc-clcc.

*Source: 2023 Public Service Employee Survey.

Intent of the process

The position location is Kingston, Ontario. There is a possibility of telework but there is requirement to be on-site regularly .

This is an anticipatory process to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions of various tenures, language profile and locations within the Parole Board of Canada.

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 or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note:
1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1: Experience in providing advice, guidance or support to management or clients on policies and procedures.
E2: Experience in gathering and reviewing information in accordance with procedural guidelines.
E3: Experience in ensuring accuracy and completeness of information in documents or files.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience using the Offender Management System or the Integrated Decision System.
AE2: Experience working in the criminal justice system.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to identify and analyze information to formulate advice and guidance.
A4: Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1: Attention to detail.
PS2: Working effectively with others.
PS3: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
With a focus on employment equity, we actively invite persons with disabilities to self-declare, as people within this group may be considered first.

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

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

To fill out your self-declaration form:
1- Click on Apply online
2- Complete the Employment Equity section
3- Click: 3- I would like to complete the Self-Declaration Form for EE Group Members
4- Fill out the form.

Having trouble filling out the form? Contact us via the address below.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the moment the application is submitted to the end of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.