Probation Officer

Job Information

Reporting to the Regional Probation Manager or Senior Probation Officer, the Probation Officer supervises adult and youth offenders in the community, promotes public safety and restorative justice, and supports offender rehabilitation and reintegration. The role works closely with justice and community partners to provide case management, monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions, and ensure services are delivered in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, and correctional standards.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; 

• Ability to develop programs and procedures and control their implementation.
• Theoretical understanding of human behaviour and offender issues.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policy and court documents (i.e. probation orders, prosecutor information sheet, etc.).
• Ability to develop community members (volunteers and agencies), in both experiential and formal learning approaches.
• Understanding of corrections policies and procedures and security operations.

Typically attained by; 

A Diploma in a Social Science related field combined with two (2) years¿ current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field. A class 5 drivers license

Equivalencies may include

• A degree in a Social Science related field combined with one (1) years¿ current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field. A class 5 drivers license
• A certificate in a Social Science related field or CNRTP combined with three (3) years¿ current case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field. A class 5 drivers license

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
View email address on gov.nt.ca

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