Regional Probation Manager

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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 25 kilometres of Inuvik, 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 Regional Probation Manager is one of the three positions responsible for the implementation, direction and management of community-based Corrections programs within all 33 communities in the Northwest Territories. This includes the day-to-day operations as well as the administration of Community Corrections; including enforcement of Community Based sentences and Judicial Interim Release Orders for both adults and youth in accordance with Federal and Territorial legislation as well as department policies and guidelines.

This position is integral to building community development and partnerships to support, inform and implement the principles of restorative justice and reintegration for offenders to enhance public safety. The position works collaboratively with other Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) departments and various outside agencies and organizations to ensure an integrated case management approach that enhances supports and drives best practices when working with offenders and the community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of financial planning techniques and tools such as budget forecasting, variance analysis and spreadsheet work

Ethical understanding of human behaviour and offender issues

Knowledge of applicable current and future Federal and Territorial legislation and acts

Ability to solve complex problems, demonstrates strong time management skills, prioritize and address competing demands

Ability to work with diverse groups and various special interest groups

Ability to plan and achieve operational and strategic objectives

Ability to respond, make sound decisions and diffuse crisis situations

Ability to interpret court documents (i.e. probation orders, prosecutor's information sheet, etc.)

Ability to work with a wide range of community and special interest groups

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Bachelor's degree in social science or related field with five years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

Class 5 Driver's License

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING

BOX 1869

INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0

Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644

Fax (867) 678-6620

[email protected]

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

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Term Position

This job opening is for a 2 Year Term

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.

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 # 28278

Closing Date: September 22, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $62.38 per hour (approximately $121,641 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,304

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