Probation Officer
Job Summary
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.
Job Information
This position reports to the Regional Probation Manager or the Senior Probation Officer as directed by the Regional Probation Manager. You will act as agent for Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) for community supervision and assessments. You will supervise offenders who are subject to community-based court sanctions/interventions, promotes the principles of restorative justice, public safety and reintegration of offenders. You will work in support of community government and justice partners. As part of the division team, you will ensure the ongoing provision of services in keeping with the Corrections Mission, Vision and Value statement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision and guidance to community-based offenders who are subject to probation orders, conditional sentence orders, CSC conditional releases (Parole), pre-adjudication releases, custody and community supervision orders and court orders.
- Complete community assessments for CSC Parole.
- Complete various reports ordered by the courts including Pre-sentence Reports, Report Back to Court Reports and Progress Reviews.
- Conduct scheduled meetings with the offender to ensure compliance with the legal order.
- Attend court (Justice of the Peace Court, Youth Justice Court, Territorial Court, and Supreme Court) as subject matter experts. May be required to provide information to the courts on Community resources and programs or offender circumstances.
For more information on the roles and responsibilities please read the complete list in the attached job description.
Key Qualifications:
- A Diploma in a Social Science related field (criminology, psychology, social work, sociology) combined with two (2) years' current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field.
A class 5 driver's license
Acceptable Equivalencies:
- A Degree in a Social Science related field (criminology, psychology, social work, sociology).
Class 5 driver's license.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Driver's License Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27631
Closing Date: 30 March 2026 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $54.44 per hour (approximately $106,158. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700
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