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.
Your responses to the application questions must demonstrate how you meet the essential EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by concrete examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to fully explain your education and experience may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.
The assessment board reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the public service only), if it deems it necessary, to properly assess the candidate(s).
Candidates MUST submit their application through the online system available at: GC jobs. Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
โโ๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ก๐ง ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐
๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ค๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process. Please see the following example of a screened out vs. screened in response.
EXAMPLE CRITERIA: Experience using various computer software from the Microsoft suite (at a minimum: Word, Excel, AND Outlook).
โ SCREENED OUT: Yes, I have experience using the Microsoft Suite. See my rรฉsumรฉ.
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SCREENED IN: I have over 14 years of experience working with MS Office Suite software: Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. During my college education as a Legal Administrative Assistant it was imperative that I maintain over an 80% average in all MS Office programs, and I maintained over a 95% average in all programs.
During my work experience as a Position A, Position B, and Position C, I used MS Word daily to draft various documents, letters, and memos to staff members and clientele. I used MS Excel daily to update all product orders to clients within the industry and maintained an accurate parts inventory. In Position C at Company X, I used Excel create a budget spreadsheet, track expenses and create monthly summary reports and graphs. In all the previously listed positions, I used MS Outlook daily to write emails, and send documents to staff members, clientele, and taxpayers in addition to the calendar function to schedule internal and external meetings, organizing my tasks, etc.
As a Position D with Company Y, I use MS word to create posters, flyers, questionnaires, and invitations to clientele and team members. I use MS Excel to create and maintain an accurate accounting system for accounts payables, receivables, incomes, and expenses.
About Us
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.
Our Mission
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.
A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions of various tenures including permanent or temporary.
As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your rรฉsumรฉ.
EDUCATION
Applicable to PS-04 only: Graduation with a Masterโs or Doctorate (Ph.D) degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialisation in clinical, forensic or counselling psychology or in another psychological speciality relevant to the position.
Applicable to WP-05 (Social Worker) only: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in social work.
The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Registration* with a registering/licensing body in a Canadian province or territory in a relevant health care field including but not limited to Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy.
*In order to be appointed, candidates MUST be registered in the province or territory where the position is being staffed.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in the provision of mental health services.**
** Normally associated with experience gained over three consecutive years within the last five years.
Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of ethical principles guiding the provision of health services.
Knowledge of principles and applications of mental health services such as assessment, treatment, programs and crisis intervention.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Create vision and strategy.
Mobilize people.
Uphold integrity and respect.
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
Promote innovation and guide change.
Achieve results.
Communication skills.
EDUCATION
Applicable to PS-04 only: Doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialisation in clinical, forensic or counselling psychology or in another psychological speciality relevant to the position.
EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a correctional environment.
Experience managing human resources.
Experience managing financial resources.
Experience in developing partnerships.
Experience as a manager within a correctional and/or related environment.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the issues and trends affecting the management and delivery of health programs.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and Correctional Service Canada policies (e.g. Commissionerโs Directives).
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
To support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability and willingness to work outside normal or business hours with little or no notice.
Ability and willingness to travel as required.
Reliability Status security clearance - Applicable to WP-05: Enhanced Reliability status
Applicable to PS-04 and NU-HOS-05: Reliability Status.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Registration with a registering/licensing body in a Canadian province or territory in a relevant health care field including but not limited to Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy. *
*In order to be appointed, candidates MUST be registered in the province or territory where the position is being staffed.
Applicable to NU-HOS-05
โข Medical Clearance through Health Canada or alternatives designated by Health Canada.
โข Valid CPR/AED level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Valid CPR/AED for Health Care Providers (HCP) is also acceptable.
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
Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their responses that they meet the essential education and experience qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out and rejected from the process.
We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.
You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
For this selection process, we will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. It is your responsibility to inform of any change of address, telephone number and / or email address. You must ensure to check/view your email accounts including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. Candidates who respond past the deadline risk being removed from the selection process.
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.