Probation Services and Restorative Justice, Correctional Services
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44340
Salary(s): PB3 $64,172.00 - $91,294.00 per year
Closing Date: July 6, 2025
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Introduction
Correctional Services contributes to the protection of society by administering sentences imposed by the courts and working with community agencies, government departments and other levels of government to support interventions to reduce recidivism. Probation Officers write court ordered reports, compete risk assessments and provide appropriate programs, services and encouragement to help individuals deal with the issues that bring them into conflict with the law.
To be considered for this competition, candidates must submit an application screening form, along with their resume, to the Public Service Commission by email at [email protected] quoting 44340 and position title in the subject line.
Satisfactory Enhanced Internal Security Screening Level IV
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Security Search
Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
Possess and maintain a valid Class 5F Manitoba driver's license with access to a vehicle for business purposes
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to travel
Qualifications:
Essential:
Post-secondary education in social sciences with directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
Experience with case management, for either youth or adults
Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history
Effective interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
Effective verbal communication skills
Effective written communication skills
Ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team environment
Desired:
Experience in community networking
Assessment skills and effective intervention planning in a social services setting
Duties:
A career in Justice is interesting, challenging and rewarding - one where you can make a difference and provide a valuable service to Manitoba's public. Probation Officers prepare court reports, provide supervision and support for adults and youth under probation, conditional sentences, community service orders and a variety of youth orders. Probation Officers conduct interviews, oversee case management, and deliver programs as well as involvement with alternatives to court, restorative justice and assistance with reintegration from custody.
When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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