SPO 27R Senior Probation Officer
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14 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Team
The Nanaimo Community Corrections team is a wellestablished group made up of 13 Probation Officers a Local Manager and two administrative staff who work together to support safe outcomes for the community. As a Senior Probation Officer youll collaborate closely with local justice partners and Indigenous agencies to provide inclusive culturally informed supervision and support. This is a professional respectful and highly collaborative team that plays a meaningful role in strengthening public safety across Central Vancouver Island.
The Role
In this senior role youll provide leadership mentoring and daytoday guidance to Probation Officers while also managing your own caseload and supporting operations across the region including regular travel to Parksville. Your work directly strengthens the quality of service provided to citizens involved in the criminal justice system by helping grow skilled confident and culturally responsive practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while leading meaningful change and supporting the professional growth of others.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelors degree (4 years: 120 credits) from a recognized Canadian institution.
- Two years or more experience as a full working level probation officer in a Canadian jurisdiction a combination of community corrections related program or policy analyst work projects or training may be deemed equivalent.
- Valid class 5 BC drivers license a class 7 may be considered.
Provisos /Willingness statement(s)
- Travel to other geographic locations may be required.
- Evening or weekend work may be required for operational reasons.
For questions regarding this position please contact.
About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Located on Vancouver Island Nanaimo is known for parks like Neck Point Pipers Lagoon and Sealand Park which are perfect for camping hiking and exploring. Mt. Washington the islands most popular ski hill has year-round activities like hiking mountain biking snowshoeing and skiing.
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating adiverse workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information please see What We Offer.
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples such as your responsibilities projects youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit theYour Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining aCareer Conversation.
Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge skills abilities competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying visit theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Presentation Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Data Collection
- Intake Experience
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Case Management
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
- Addiction Counseling
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