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Dartmouth - Canada

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 24 - 29

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Competition # :46259

Department:Justice

Location:DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment:Relief

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:18-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)


The
Correctional Services division of the Department of Justice is responsible for the administration and operation of community and custody-based programs and services for adults and young persons. Within the Correctional Services core business area there are two programs: community corrections & correctional facilities. Each of these program areas is broken down into closely related activities that have a specific impact on the programs target group.

Community Corrections has 22 offices across the province from Yarmouth to Sydney and is responsible for the supervision of both adult and young persons serving community-based sentences. The sentences include probation conditional sentence custody and supervision conditional supervision and Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision. Probation officers also supervise those released from custody on conditional releases and prepare pre-sentence investigations to assist the Courts in the sentencing process. Evidence based Program facilitation and supports to specialized courts in areas of domestic violence mental health and wellness are also part of the role of a Probation Officer as well as Restorative Justice casework and collaboration with community justice agencies.

Four (4) adult correctional facilities and one (1) youth centre provide the safety and security of person in custody while providing programs that address dynamic criminogenic factors to assist with their successful reintegration back into the community.

Nova Scotia Correctional Services utilizes an evidence-based approach in both Community Corrections and custodial facilities. Core Correctional Practices (CCP) is the foundational practice that drives reintegration and rehabilitation practices deployed within Correctional Services. Utilizing CCP Correctional Services staff can effectively interact manage behavior and help facilitate change within target populations.


For more information on the Department of Justice Correctional Services please visit our
website.


Successful completion of a Journeyman Certificate (Red Seal) and at least four years of experience as a cook is required. Consideration may be given to an acceptable equivalent of training and experience. A Food Handlers Course is required. Previous experience working in a secure environment would be a definite asset. During the interview the successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff members and offenders. Strong judgement and decision-making abilities must also be displayed as the incumbent may face a variety of stressful situations.

Certification in First Aid & CPR would be an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.

Pay Grade: ACC 03Hourly

Salary Range: $24.77- $29.05Hourly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

A relief employee is an employee who is not regularly scheduled by the Employer but who works relief assignments on an as-needed basis as operational requirements demand. As sucha relief employee does not have guaranteed hours of NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Please note: when competing for vacancies a successful Temporary Term or Permanent Relief Employee who is currently employed withthe Provincewill maintain theirbargaining unit status seniority and benefit level at the new workplace.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to

Employment Type

Part-Time

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