Correctional Officer II - Healing Lodges (CX-02)

About the position

Duties
Healing lodges are environments designed specifically for Indigenous offenders. They offer culturally appropriate services and programs to offenders in a way that incorporates Indigenous values, traditions and beliefs.

Correctional Officers II (CX-02) - Healing Lodges play a vital role as the first line of contact for offenders. They handle both security tasks and case management. They incorporate a healing component into the offenders' case management in collaboration with the Elder/Spiritual Advisors, and other members of the case management team. They have an understanding of Indigenous life, assist offenders to follow their healing path/journey, listen and respond to offenders' concerns, document information and events, participate in case conferences for decision-making and prepare a variety of reports and recommendations.Healing Lodges operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Correctional officers (COs) must be able to work shifts, flexible hours, weekends and statutory holidays. COs may need to work overtime.As a correctional officer II - Healing Lodge, you will:➔incorporate a healing component into the offender’s case management in collaboration with the Elder/Spiritual Advisor, and other members of the case management team
➔have an understanding of the transitory aspects of Indigenous life
➔assist offenders to follow their healing path/journey
➔conduct escorts
➔conduct routine rounds and offender counts
➔search cells, offenders, visitors, vehicles, living units and surrounding areas
➔brief visitors, volunteers and other criminal justice professionals who enter the institutionWe also strongly encourage you to apply for the position of Primary Worker/Kimisinaw who have direct and daily contact with women offenders and for the position of Correctional Officer I.

Work environment
We believe that our employees are the cornerstone of achieving our goals. This is why we offer them a positive and inclusive work environment that is worthy of their dedication and professionalism. We promote career advancement by providing opportunities to develop and acquire new skills and competencies. We value diversity as well as the use of both official languages (English and French).

With more than 20,000 employees, CSC plays a key role in contributing to public safety, working around the clock at our 43 correctional institutions, 91 parole offices and 14 community correctional centres across Canada. Join us to help change lives and protect Canadians!DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONCSC remains committed to developing and maintaining a strong, inclusive, and diverse workforce that not only reflects the Canadian population, but also the populations we serve. We celebrate diversity at CSC! We are making targeted efforts to recruit and retain diverse employees. In fact, CSC is the largest employer of Indigenous peoples in the core public administration. We believe that our ability to deliver accessible and inclusive services is realized when we recognize and retain the most diverse range of thoughts, experiences, and skills. We work hard to create an environment where all perspectives and experiences are valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.Top-down and/or random selection may be applied at any stage of the selection process.Please note that candidates’ overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence with CSC or third-party organizations, throughout the entire selection process may be considered in the assessment process.

Intent of the process
This is an ongoing inventory, the applications received will be periodically accessed and selected applicants will be contacted for further assessment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
📢 IMPORTANT 📢: Within 3-5 days of applying, you will receive an email from [email protected] with a unique link and deadline to complete your application on the VidCruiter platform. The second part of the application is mandatory. Candidates who do not complete part 2 of the application will not be considered further in the selection process. Be sure to monitor your inbox including junk/spam folders.

If you previously participated in a Correctional Officer II - Healing Lodges selection process, your previous results may be transferable. This will be reviewed and confirmed during the assessment stage of the selection process. If you have also applied or are thinking of applying for Primary Worker/Kimisinaw and/or Correctional Officer I, please note that some conditions of employment, such as the medical evaluation, security clearance, and psychological assessment, are the same for all three selection processes; as such, the results and related waiting periods also apply to those selection processes.💥For this selection process, the CSC will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this staffing process. You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. If you respond past the deadline, you risk being removed from the selection process. Please notify us of any updates to your contact information as required.💥Time-sensitive emails related to this selection process will be sent by email. We encourage you to add “[email protected]” and "[email protected]" to your safe sender list. 📚CORRECTIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM (CTP)Successful candidates may be invited to the Correctional Training Program (CTP):1️⃣Stage 1 is an online program, accessible via an external website, consisting of approximately 80 hours of learning within a 4-week period.
2️⃣Stage 2 is an online program of about 40 hours of learning done in 3 to 4 weeks. This stage encompasses learning activities that prepare the recruits to effectively engage in the practical application and skill development components of Stage 3. Candidates must complete these learning activities virtually via the external website before attending the in-class portion at one of the CTP training locations.
3️⃣Stage 3 is delivered at one of the designated training locations (primarily Kingston, ON and Summerside, PEI) and is approximately 14 weeks in duration.
During Stage 3 of the CTP, recruits receive an allowance* of $400/week, up to a maximum of $5,600 for 14 weeks. This allowance, paid bi-weekly, is in addition to the meals and lodging provided to recruits during stage 3. For more information, please visit Correctional officer careers at Correctional Service Canada - Canada.ca. Indigenous candidates may be eligible for an allowance for your participation in the CTP Stage 3 through an Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ISET). For more information on how to access training support dollars, refer to the links at the bottom of this page. Applicants are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language (English/French) of their choice.An Indigenous person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians.Candidates will be required to pay for travel expenses associated with their participation in this selection process.

Conditions of employment

✅Reliability and Security: Enhanced Reliability Status

✅CORRECTIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM (CTP)
The candidate must successfully complete the CSC Correctional Training Program (CTP).*

* Refer to Correctional officer careers at Correctional Service Canada - Canada.ca link at the bottom. ✅DRIVER'S LICENSEPrior to appointment, candidate must possess a valid unrestricted* driver's licence that conforms to provincial or territorial requirements. As a condition of employment, candidate must maintain valid unrestricted driver's licence throughout employment.*Restrictions include graduated/probationary licensing programs where the driver requires a supervising passenger, number of passengers restriction, time of day restrictions, highway restrictions, etc. Other restrictions may include, but are not limited to, medical restrictions and ignition control equipment restrictions.✅MEDICALThe candidate must meet the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with Treasury Board Guidelines.Medical Evaluation Information:A physician designated by Health Canada evaluates your physical ability to perform the duties of a correctional officer. The designated physician’s decision determines if you are able to perform the physical duties of a correctional officer at a specific moment in time. The designated physician’s decision is final, and results are valid for 1 year. Candidates who fail the medical assessment may reapply to the selection process at any time and will undergo a new medical assessment after the 1 year validity period has expired, unless Health Canada has specified a different validity period. This Category III assessment includes:• a vision test: corrected vision 6/9 in better eye, 6/15 in other eye (6/9 and 6/15 are metric measurements (meters) and are equivalent to 20/30 and 20/50 in feet).
• a hearing test: average loss in better ear is no more than 25-decibel loss at a range between 500 and 3,000 hertz.
• an evaluation of your physical ability to perform the duties of a correctional officer or primary worker/kimisinaw (you must be fit to use a respirator such as a gas mask or self-contained breathing apparatus).
• a review of your current and past medical and psychological conditions and their impact on your ability to perform essential operational duties (you may carry a firearm and be required to use deadly force as part of your duties).✅PSYCHOLOGICALThe candidate must also meet the psychological requirements determined by Correctional Service of Canada.

Operational Requirements

✅Employees must be able to work shifts, variable hours, weekends, and statutory holidays.
✅Employees may be required to work overtime.

You need (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

🎓EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma (high school), or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission (PSC) test* approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or successful completion of a provincially/territorially approved secondary school equivalency test.

*A federal government equivalency test arranged by CSC.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

✅OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
The candidate must obtain and maintain a valid Standard First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 'Level C' with automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate from a qualified provider approved by any province/territory in Canada, and in accordance with Part XVI of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

✅KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Indigenous history, traditions and culture.

✅ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
• Thinking things through.
• Ability to work in an environment that is respectful of Indigenous cultures, ceremonies and protocols.
• Ability to engage, support, motivate and direct offenders.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect, including the CSC Values.
• Working effectively with others.
• Effective communication skills.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ABILITY
Ability to communicate orally and/or in writing in a language other than English or French that is reflective of the offender population.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity group: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:To support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group.✅For positions at Willow Cree Healing Lodge, preference may be given to Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation members.✅For positions at the Pê Sâkâstêw Centre, preference may be given to the Four Nations of Maskwacis: Samson Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe, Ermineskin Cree Nation, and Montana First Nation members.✅For position at the Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village, preference may be given to Sts’ailes First Nation members.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional links

Working at Correctional Service Canada
Correctional officer careers at Correctional Service Canada
Institutional profiles
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET)

Hiring organization contact

Name: National CX Recruitment
Email address: [email protected]

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