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Corrections Officer
(auxiliary on-call)
Whitehorse Correctional Centre
Department of Justice
Competition Number : 09-OG-08
Closing Date 5:00pm : On-going
Salary : $25.39 to $29.24 per hour (based on 40 hours a week)

Under the direction of a supervisor, the Correctional Officer works on a rotational shift and is responsible for maintaining security, safety, good order, discipline and care of adult inmates by providing orientation, direction, guidance and programming.  The focus is to engage the inmates in a process that provides maximum opportunity for change in an environment that is productive and supportive and in which they are treated in a respectful, fair and equitable manner.  This position is classified as a Peace Officer under the Criminal Code of Canada.

The ideal candidate requires competency in leadership, listening, understanding and responding, conflict management, self confidence, team work and co-operation, problem solving/judgment, customer/client service orientation and integrity, with a genuine commitment to working with inmates and fellow corrections workers to affect positive change.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a resume clearly outlining your:

• Post-secondary coursework/training in criminology, justice, corrections, social services or other related fields.
• Experience supervising groups, motivating and instructing, and enforcing rules and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in client/customer service industry.
• Experience working in a computerized environment.

Condition(s) of Employment: Security and Medical Clearance, valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s License, First Aid and CPR certification to be obtained within 6 months, successful completion of all Corrections Officer Basic Training modules.

Job Requirement(s): Shift work and wearing a uniform

A one year eligibility list will be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions and may also be used for similar positions within the department.

For more information about this posting, please contact Glen Dahl, Superintendent (867)393-7211.

Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume/application to:  Human Resources, Department of Justice, Box 2703, 2134 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5H6.  Telephone: (867)667-3414 Fax: (867)667-5790 or email your resume to Jennifer.Dawson@gov.yk.ca

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Contact Us

Corporate Human
Resource Services

Public Service Commission
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5653
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 5653
Fax: (867) 667-5755

Email: resume@gov.yk.ca