Probation Officer

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Limited Competition

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 50 kilometres of the following communities:

Fort Smith, NT

Fort Resolution, NT

Hay River, NT

Fort Providence, NT

Fort Simpson, NT

Fort Liard, NT

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

The Department of Justice is seeking a Probation Officer to provide community-based supervision, case management, and rehabilitative services to adult and youth offenders throughout the South Slave Region. This position works closely with community agencies, the courts, law enforcement, and correctional partners to promote offender accountability, community safety, restorative justice, and successful reintegration.

As a Probation Officer, you will supervise offenders who are subject to court-ordered sanctions and conditional releases, conduct risk and needs assessments, prepare court reports, and develop case management plans designed to address offending behaviour and support rehabilitation. You will also act as an Officer of the Court and Peace Officer as prescribed by legislation.

Supervising adult and youth offenders in the community and monitoring compliance with court orders.

Preparing assessments and reports for the courts and Correctional Service Canada.

Conducting interviews and gathering information from offenders, families, employers, service providers, and other collateral contacts.

Developing and implementing case management and reintegration plans.

Referring offenders to community supports, treatment programs, and rehabilitative services.

Collaborating with justice, health, social services, and community partners to support offender rehabilitation and public safety.

Delivering and supporting community-based programming and initiatives.

Typically, the qualifications required would be;

A Diploma in a Social Science-related field combined with two (2) years of current case management experience in the Corrections or Social Services field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

195 MCDOUGAL ROAD

BOX 876

FORT SMITH, NT  X0E 0P0

Tel (867) 872-8343

Fax (867) 872-3298

[email protected]

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

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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.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28409

Closing Date: October, 16, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $54.44per hour (approximately $106,158. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,100.

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