Advertisement Number: 43185

Salary(s):  OC/JC $31.62 - $40.65 per hour

Closing Date: August 25, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Women's Correctional Centre these positions are designated for Women only.


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Correctional Officer positions can be both physically and emotionally challenging and include a variety of shifts with hours of work that may include short notice call-ins. You must be able to adapt and handle stress. Verbal and written communication as well as, interpersonal and conflict management skills are necessary. Case management and group programs will involve direct contact with male, female or youth inmates/residents and their rehabilitation process. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks, and Enhanced Security Screening are mandatory. Standard First Aid and CPR Level C and AED certificate (two day course), and a medical fitness report are required prior to starting training. A valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's Licence is also a requirement.

For selected candidates, a mandatory training program of approximately eight weeks (full days Monday to Friday) is required. Following successful completion of the training program, you will be hired as a part-time, term Correctional Officer. Permanent, full-time positions are subsequently filled with part time, term employees. We are currently recruiting to fill our February 2025 training class in Winnipeg, MB.

Locations to include:
Milner Ridge Correctional Centre, Headingley Correctional Centre, Brandon Correctional Centre, Winnipeg Remand Centre, Women's Correctional Centre, The Pas Correctional Centre, Manitoba Youth Centre

Information Sessions:
To learn more about a career as a Correctional Officer or Juvenile Counsellor, as well as the recruitment process, register for one of the following information sessions by contacting:

Winnipeg Area: In person at 514 - 401 York Ave. Winnipeg, MB, August 8th at 1:00pm. Please contact correctionsrecruitment@gov.mb.ca to register. Space is limited.

Brandon Correctional Centre: August 7th and 8th at 1:00pm in the basement of the Provincial Building (B8). Please contact Derek Shewchuk at derek.shewchuk@gov.mb.ca to register.

Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM) Virtual Information Session - August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - To register for this virtual session, please contact WEM at 204-573-5146 or email Steinbach WEM office: west.steinbach@wem.mb.ca.

Tours:
Correctional Centre tours will be taking place October 2 - 11, 2024. Candidates will be advised how to contact the correctional centre to arrange for a tour.

Interviews:
Interviews will be taking place October 18 - 28, 2024. Interviews will be available to candidates based on application screening results. 

Training:
For selected candidates, a mandatory free training program of approximately eight weeks (full days Monday to Friday) is required. Following successful completion of the training program, you will be hired as a part-time, term Correctional Officer or Juvenile Counsellor. Permanent, full-time positions are subsequently filled with part-time, term employees. Satisfactory enhanced security screening, Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search), Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, as well as confirmation of full class 5 (5F) Manitoba Driver's Licence are mandatory and all documents must be submitted prior to training. Minimum of Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED (Intermediate Level) certificate and a medical fitness report are also required prior to starting training.

During the mandatory training program, recruits are eligible to receive a stipend up to $2,800 for the duration of the eight week program. Candidates who are selected for a training opportunity will be provided with additional information regarding the stipend application process.

We are currently recruiting to fill our February 2025 training class to be held in Winnipeg, MB. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form along with a cover letter and resume (please click on the Application Form link above the Introduction Section to submit your interest for this position.) 

Duties:

Please visit the following link below for additional details regarding duties and the recruitment process:


https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/corrserv/index.html 

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a team environment
• Ability to manage stress
• Effective problem solving, decision making and sound judgment skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills

Desired:

• Post secondary education with directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Experience working with Indigenous people and understanding of Indigenous culture/spirituality

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

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