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Correctional Officer - Thunder Bay Correctional Centre - Unilingual (English) and Bilingual (English/French)

$32.15 - $37.79 Per hour

• Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The positions at Thunder Bay Correctional Centre qualify for the Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP). NAIP is a pilot recruitment program which offers financial incentives to new hires in specific positions in designated institutions and probation and parole offices in Northern Ontario, including external candidates to the Ontario Public Service and existing employees who agree to work for a term of three years. All applicants will be provided with more information on the program once the job advertisement closes. If you would like more information prior to applying, you may contact ***

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy working with diverse people? If so, then consider this opportunity with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, where you will support the correctional system in Ontario and contribute to the safety of your community. The Correctional Officer position is a rewarding career in the justice sector and is an opportunity to work with an employer that promotes diversity, is committed to your development and is providing paid training for new correctional officer recruits. This is an exciting time to join Correctional Services!

We are seeking like-minded individuals that demonstrate compassion for others and an ability to engage and support diverse communities in a meaningful way. You bring an awareness, sensitivity, and mindfulness towards diversity and understand the challenges/barriers clients from marginalized groups may face. Those committed to diversity and inclusion have an opportunity to apply for a scholarship providing financial aid in training costs.

During your application, you will be asked to complete an online voluntary Correctional Officer Socio-Demographic Survey and we encourage you to self-identify if you belong to one of the employment equity groups.

About the job

In this role, you will:

Perform a full range of duties, including the care, custody, control and supervision of inmates

Support the delivery of specialized programs, services and cultural activities for inmates

Interact with inmates to maintain security and safety in the facility

Provide community escort duties to ensure the safety of inmates, staff, visitors and the public

Maintain communications with a range of contacts, including inmates, co-workers, supervisors, Native Inmate Liaison/Elder and clinical and medical staff

Demonstrate the Correctional Services Officer core competencies of critical and strategic thinking, leadership, communication, emotional intelligence and integrity, and professionalism throughout all interactions.

Mandatory requirements

You must meet the following pre-requirements to apply:

Be a minimum of 18 years of age

Possess oral French skills at the Advanced-Minus level (for bilingual positions)

Be currently certified and/or able to be certified by first day of employment in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Heartsaver (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Must have original proof of Grade 12 completion or an equivalency (e.g. general equivalency diploma/certificate)

Must be able to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons and nights, and on weekends and statutory holidays

Eligibility

To be considered for the Correctional Officer position, you must successfully complete the following during the recruitment process:

Ministry administered aptitude, cognitive and psychological tests

FITCO testing (must be completed prior to a conditional offer of employment has been made)

Correctional Officer pre-employment medical exam

Corrections Foundational Training for Correctional Officers (CFT-CO). A training

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