Are you interested in a career that makes a difference?
Stop by the Sault Community Career Centre on Tuesday, February 25, any time between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for a Careers in Corrections Information Session at 503 Queen Street East.
Representatives from the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s Correctional Services Recruitment Team will be in Sault Ste. Marie for one day only to provide information about career opportunities as Correctional Officers and Probation and Parole Officers.
Learn about current job openings, the application process, and what it takes to succeed in these rewarding careers.
Why Consider a Career in Corrections?
Correctional services play a key role in Ontario’s criminal justice system. Ontario operates adult correctional institutions and probation and parole offices for offenders serving jail sentences of less than two years and community supervision for up to three years. This includes the supervision of adult offenders under provincial parole supervision, as well as providing programs and services designed to assist in offender rehabilitation.
Career opportunities in correctional services are diverse and exciting, and corrections staff take pride in making a difference in the lives of those in custody and under supervision. Corrections staff help keep communities safe while safeguarding the human rights of individuals placed in the correctional system.
Make a Difference as a Correctional Officer
The Ministry is currently accepting applications for Correctional Officers at the following facilities: Monteith Correctional Complex, Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre, North Bay Jail, and Sudbury Jail.
A career in corrections will appeal to individuals who enjoy working rotating shifts and tackling challenges on the job. Duties include ensuring the security and custody of inmates, as well as providing rehabilitative care to inmates that meet their diverse and unique needs.
Key Details:
- Correctional Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Starting Salary: $32.15 per hour.
- Comprehensive Training: both on the job and at a ministry training site. Includes search procedures, self-defense, and emergency response.
Correctional Officers must be:
- alert and prepared to react to the unexpected
- able to handle a variety of difficult situations when dealing with the inmate population
- able to communicate effectively with a variety of people
- able to work as a member of a team of professionals in the care and rehabilitation of inmates
Basic 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 resuscitation (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.
Make a Difference as a Probation and Parole Officer
Probation and Parole Officers play an important role in helping to ensure public safety by managing offenders who are serving sentences in the community. Our candidates are diverse to reflect the unique needs of communities across the province.
Key Details:
- Starting Salary: $1,182.40 per week, with salary progression according to the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
- Further salary progression is available upon successful completion of the Probation and Parole Officer training program and two consecutive years in the role.
Educational Requirements or Experience:
- Hold a degree from a recognized and accredited university in one of the following disciplines: social work, psychology, sociology, and criminology; OR
- A degree in any field and a total of more than five years of experience in:
- Social services or correctional organization; OR
- In a role or roles that formally assess human behaviour and the application of structured interventions to support the changing of human behaviour
Additional Requirements for Some Positions:
- Advanced oral and written French skills (for designated bilingual positions)
- Flexibility to travel regularly to remote locations by air or to stay overnight (for select locations)
Register To Attend Today!
This information session is your chance to connect directly with recruitment professionals, ask questions, and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in corrections.
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot by registering before Friday, February 21.
👉 Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/r/NCKxkqAxAf.
For more information about careers in corrections, please visit ontario.ca/correctionsjobs
