Supervisor, Conditional Release Program

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

If you are unable to apply online please inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

A variety of assessment tools may be used. You will be advised of these tools at each assessment phase of this process.

NOTE:
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of the application to the end of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed through your application.

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.*

*The terms “Aboriginal peoples”, “persons with disabilities” and “members of visible minorities” are used, to align with the terminology defined in the Employment Equity Act (1986). We understand and recognize that these terms or definitions may be offensive and that candidates may prefer to use other terms.

Duties

The Supervisor, Conditional Release Program (SCRP) works within a regional office and supervises a multidisciplinary team of hearing officers, case review officers and case review assistants. Coordinates and supervises the Parole Board of Canada’s (PBC’s) Conditional Release Programs (CRP) and provides advice and expertise to Board members (named by Governor in Council), the Regional Director General (RDG), regional senior managers, staff, National Office staff, Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Criminal Justice System partners, offenders and the public.

The SCRP coordinates and supervises the completion of file and panel reviews, including the preparation, maintenance and processing of case-related information, entry and extraction of data/information using the Integrated Decision System (IDS), verifying information, obtaining missing documentation, coordinating working documents used by Board members, ensuring procedural safeguards are completed, and recording of reviews and panel decisions, while ensuring legislative timeframes are met.

The position requires on-site presence at least two days a week.

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 intent of this process is to staff one (1) Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC position that requires a security clearance at reliability level and to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC.

The pool could be use to staff positions on a permanent and/or temporary basis within the Parole Board of Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

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*.

*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.

**Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions in the AS classification is required when the education qualification specified for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or approved employer alternatives.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

E1: Significant* experience in planning, coordinating, implementing, or managing projects.

E2: Significant* experience supervising or leading or coordinating human resources (ex: supervising,
workload assignment and management, performance management, employee development, leave and others).

E3: Significant* experience giving advice and recommendations to clients, management or
stakeholders regarding interpretation of legislation, regulations, or policies.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained
performing the duties.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingue - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Bilingue - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Note : The current available position is at the CBC/CBC level. However, the pool of qualified candidates can be use for future vacancies under the BBB/BBB level and/or CBC/CBC level.

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADER COMPETENCIES

KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
KLC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6: Achieve Results

ABILITIES

A1: Ability to communicate effectively verbally
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3: Ability to establish priorities and respect deadlines, while working under pressure
A4: Ability to prepare training material and to present its content

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

AED1: Diploma from a post-secondary educational institution in a field related to the position (including administration, paralegal studies, criminology, law or any other relevant field).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

AE1: Experience working in the criminal justice field.
AE2: Experience working in a judicial or administrative tribunal.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willing and able to work overtime as and when required and on short notice
- Willing and able to travel occasionally

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.