Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program

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Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program 

Department of Justice Corrections Service

Classes will run from January 18, 2027, to March 12th, 2027, in Yellowknife, NT

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career? Are you interested in having a positive impact on people's lives? If the answer is YES, we want to hear from you!

The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes the value of employment to support and invest in northern residents. Corrections Services is accepting expressions of interest from Northern Residents for the Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program (CNRTP) eight week training opportunity, in Yellowknife beginning January 18, 2027. This program is offered by the Department of Justice to provide Northerners with the skills required to work in NWT Correctional facilities. Successful graduates of the program (in-class and Mentorship) will qualify to apply on future Indeterminate, Term or Relief positions as they become available at our Yellowknife, Hay River or Fort Smith facilities.

The CNRTP program consists of eight weeks in-class and 14 mentorship shifts (approximately 3-4 weeks) that will be completed immediately following the in-class sessions (total time of program is approximately 11-12 weeks) - on the job training with mentors at the North Slave Correctional Complex (NSCC) at Yellowknife, NT. As a trainee, you learn to perform a variety of security functions to ensure the safe care, custody and control of inmates as well as the safety of staff and the public. You will develop your interpersonal skills and professionalism to establish and maintain positive relationships with inmates, staff and the public to assist and encourage inmate re-integration back to the community.

Interested applicants must have the ability to work with a team, have good written and verbal communication skills, exhibit good judgment, be computer literate and be independent self-starters who are able to work under minimal supervision. Cross-cultural experience is a definite asset. You must be of good physical condition as necessary for running, climbing, standing, squatting, to drag, carry and lift persons and objects and for sitting for prolonged periods of time and possess sufficient strength and dexterity to restrain persons safely and to hear and be heard in noisy group situations. You must demonstrate a sound aptitude and appropriate attitude for work in this challenging field. Before applying we encourage you to review the Corrections Officer job description to ensure this is a line of work you are interested in.

To be eligible for this exciting program, you must be a current resident of the Northwest Territories and meet the following criteria. Please include with your application the following information:

- Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent
- Proof of Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license with ability to obtain a class 4 driver's license within 4 months of hire
- Possession of valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification or able to qualify for certification before course completion date
- Satisfactory medical assessment
- Your Indigenous Employment Policy status, updated contact information including your email address, phone number, and your permanent NORTHERN residence address GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
Fax 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.