Relief Corrections Officer

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Yellowknife.

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

As a

Relief Corrections Officer

, you will report to the Shift Supervisor and Deputy Warden and play an important role in maintaining a safe, secure, and professional correctional environment. You will supervise up to 48 incarcerated persons in custody, ensuring their care, custody, and rehabilitation while supporting their successful reintegration into the community. Working as part of the facility operations team, you will help ensure the consistent delivery and enforcement of policies, procedures, and services aligned with the Corrections Mission, Vision, and Values.

You will work in a variety of posts throughout the facility, with assignments rotating according to operational requirements. In addition to maintaining safety and security, you will support the orientation, training, and mentoring of new employees. While on duty, you will exercise the authorities and responsibilities of a Peace Officer and are expected to carry out your duties with professionalism, integrity, and respect for the rights of others.

Your work will be performed in accordance with applicable federal and territorial legislation, including the Criminal Code (Canada), the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms , the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada), the Youth Criminal Justice Act (NWT), the Prisons and Reformatories Act (Canada), the Corrections Act (NWT), and the Public Service Act (NWT), as well as policies such as the Corrections Service Directives, Facility Standing Orders, and Human Resource Manual.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure a safe and secure setting that contributes to a safe and healthy living environment for persons in custody while ensuring the safety of public and staff.
• To support case management and programs, within established guidelines, in order to prepare persons in custody for reintegration into society by.
• To manage persons in custody to assist in motivating persons in custody to contribute to a safe and secure working environment by.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of practical corrections techniques and theories (i.e. social deviance, mental health, etc.) with the ability to exercise sound judgment in application (use of restraints, non-violent crisis intervention, suicide and self-harm intervention).
• Ability to interpret court documents (i.e. warrant of committals, fine defaults, remand warrants etc.).
• Knowledge of corrections policies and procedures.
• Ability to act appropriately during crisis/stressful situations.
• Knowledge of and ability to assess human behavior and persons in custody issues.

Key Qualifications

Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency (i.e. GED) combined with successful completion of the NWT Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program or equivalent training program from another jurisdiction.

Some requirements (*) will be requested at the time of a verbal job offer, and physical requirements will be assessed by a physician prior to issuance of a written offer of employment:

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check*
• Class 4 drivers' license*
• First Aid certification*
• Acceptable hearing acuity
• Acceptable ability to speak clearly, loudly and quickly
• Acceptable mobility, strength, endurance and balance
• Acceptable visual acuity
• Acceptable ability to distinguish odours

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

Shift Work

This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.

Relief Worker

This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.

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 vulnerable sector 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 4 Driver's License.

Bona Fide Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is valid First Aid certification.

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 # 28350

Closing Date: September 28, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $45.34 per hour to $54.15 per hour (approximately $88,413 - $105,593) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $1.90 per hour.

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