Case Review Officer (ANTICIPATORY)

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

In order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system, please apply online. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can:

- Modify your application / resume at any time BEFORE the closing date;
- You must answer screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager;
- Verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time.

To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

If you are having difficulty applying online, please inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

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

This anticipatory process will be used to create a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates that could be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles within the Parole Board of Canada’s Atlantic Region.

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:

ED1. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Notes:
1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience**.

**2 years of secondary school education with a combination of 2 consecutive years relevant work experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EXP1. Experience in the interpretation and application of Acts and Regulations;
EXP2. Experience in gathering and analyzing qualitative information;
EXP3. Experience in using word processing software, spreadsheets and electronic mail such as but not limited to Word, Excel and Outlook.

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally;
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing***;
A3. Ability to work under pressure;
A4. Ability to analyze information in order to provide advice and recommendations.

NOTES:
***The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout the selection process.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1. Thoroughness;
PS2. Effective interpersonal skills;
PS3. Reliability;
PS4. Judgment;
PS5. Flexibility.

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

Various language requirements
English essentiel;
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB.

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

AED1. Diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

AEXP1. Experience working within the Criminal Justice System;
AEXP2. Experience in working in the Offender Management System (OMS) or the Integrated Decision System (IDS);
AEXP3. Experience in planning and coordinating meetings or agenda items or calendar items involving multiple parties simultaneously;
AEXP4. Experience managing a high workload with multiple competing priorities;
AEXP5. Experience in preparing written correspondence such as letters and emails.

ABILITY:

AA1. Ability to schedule activities.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with Disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Case Review Officer positions require 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

We strongly believe that to be able to effectively serve the public, our workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in contributing to the protection of our society in ensuring that Canada’s criminal justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible in respect to diversity and the rights of offenders and victims. Our organization is committed to a workforce that is representative of the Canadian public we serve. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of visible minority group and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. In addition, we are actively seeking to increase the representation of the following group –persons with disabilities. This self-declaration information can be factored into departmental strategies and selection decisions to address our commitment to eliminate gaps for employment equity groups.

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.