Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within a 100km radius of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

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

Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program

Department of Justice Corrections Service

Classes will run from January 18, 2027, to March 12th, 2027, in Yellowknife, NT

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career? Are you interested in having a positive impact on people's lives? If the answer is YES, we want to hear from you!

The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes the value of employment to support and invest in northern residents. Corrections Services is accepting expressions of interest from Northern Residents for the Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program (CNRTP) eight week training opportunity, in Yellowknife beginning January 18, 2027. This program is offered by the Department of Justice to provide Northerners with the skills required to work in NWT Correctional facilities. Successful graduates of the program (in-class and Mentorship) will qualify to apply on future Indeterminate, Term or Relief positions as they become available at our Yellowknife, Hay River or Fort Smith facilities.

The CNRTP program consists of eight weeks in-class and 14 mentorship shifts (approximately 3-4 weeks) that will be completed immediately following the in-class sessions (total time of program is approximately 11-12 weeks) - on the job training with mentors at the North Slave Correctional Complex (NSCC) at Yellowknife, NT. As a trainee, you learn to perform a variety of security functions to ensure the safe care, custody and control of inmates as well as the safety of staff and the public. You will develop your interpersonal skills and professionalism to establish and maintain positive relationships with inmates, staff and the public to assist and encourage inmate re-integration back to the community.

Interested applicants must have the ability to work with a team, have good written and verbal communication skills, exhibit good judgment, be computer literate and be independent self-starters who are able to work under minimal supervision. Cross-cultural experience is a definite asset. You must be of good physical condition as necessary for running, climbing, standing, squatting, to drag, carry and lift persons and objects and for sitting for prolonged periods of time and possess sufficient strength and dexterity to restrain persons safely and to hear and be heard in noisy group situations. You must demonstrate a sound aptitude and appropriate attitude for work in this challenging field. Before applying we encourage you to review the Corrections Officer job

description to ensure this is a line of work you are interested in.

To be eligible for this exciting program, you must be a current resident of the Northwest Territories and meet the following criteria. Please include with your application the following information:

• Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proof of Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license with ability to obtain a class 4 driver's license within 4 months of hire
• Possession of valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification or able to qualify for certification before course completion date
• Satisfactory medical assessment
• Your Indigenous Employment Policy status, updated contact information including your email address, phone number, and your permanent NORTHERN residence address

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

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Casual Employment

This job opening is for casual employment opportunities within GNWT departments, boards and agencies

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.

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 # 28516

Closing Date: November 5, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $26.27 per hour plus a Northern Allowance of $1.90 per hour.

Successful trainees of the in-class portion will receive a casual pay of $42.37 for the duration of the on-the-job mentorship within a correctional facility (as well as $1.90/hr northern allowance).

Full time and Relief Corrections Officers are paid at a salary that ranges from $45.34 to $54.15 per hour.

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