FORT SMITH (August 8, 2013) – Twelve new graduates from the first-ever Corrections Northern Recruit Training Program (CNRTP) session offered in Fort Smith have gained the training and skills they need to apply on corrections positions or other security-related jobs in the Northwest Territories.

“We’re very proud of this program and the quality of the graduate recruits,” said Minister of Justice Glen Abernethy. “It’s important that our inmates are served by corrections officers and staff who have a deep understanding of the culture and people of the North. This home-grown solution ensures Northerners have the training they need to get jobs in any of our four facilities or beyond. Congratulations to each of today’s graduates.”

With two Department of Justice facilities in the community, the Fort Smith training session ensured area residents were able to access training that could lead to further career opportunities.

All CNRTP participants receive six weeks of paid training with certified instructors from the Department of Justice. Upon completion of the training session, participants job-shadow a corrections officer for 14 days.

“We are having great success with each class and will be holding another training session in Yellowknife this fall,” said Minister Abernethy. “I encourage everyone interested in this opportunity for paid training to apply before the August 19th deadline.”

The Yellowknife session will run from November 8 to December 20, 2013.  Applicants may apply through the Government of the Northwest Territories’ eRecruit website at www.hr.gov.nt.ca/employment and will need to submit their résumé and complete a successful interview to be accepted into the program.  Deadline for applications is August 19, 2013.

For more information on CNRTP program:

Sue Glowach
Senior Communications Advisor
Government of the NWT
Department of Justice
Tel:         867-920-3130