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Employment Coordinator

Reference number : PEN23J-065396-000044

Selection process number : 2023-PEN-EA-NAT-180169 Correctional Service Canada - CORCAN

Calgary (Alberta), Drumheller (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Grande Cache (Alberta), Innisfail (Alberta), Red Deer (Alberta), Abbotsford (British Columbia), Agassiz (British Columbia), Chilliwack (British Columbia), Kelowna (British Columbia), Mission (British Columbia), Nanaimo (British Columbia), New Westminster (British Columbia), Prince George (British Columbia), Surrey (British Columbia), Vancouver (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia), Vancouver Region - Other locations (British Columbia), Stony Mountain (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Dorchester (New Brunswick), Moncton (New Brunswick), Renous (New Brunswick), Saint John (New Brunswick), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Springhill (Nova Scotia), Truro (Nova Scotia), Campbellford (Ontario), Guelph (Ontario), Hamilton (Ontario), Kingston (Ontario), Kitchener (Ontario), London (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Peterborough (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Eastern Ontario - Other locations (Ontario), Southern - Western Ontario - Other locations (Ontario), Cowansville (Québec), Donnacona (Québec), Drummondville (Québec), Joliette (Québec), La Macaza (Québec), Laval (Québec), Longueuil (Québec), Port-Cartier (Québec), Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines (Québec), Montréal - Other locations (Québec), Prince Albert (Saskatchewan), Regina (Saskatchewan), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

WP-03

Specified period / Indeterminate

61,318 to $79,589 (Allowance Eligibility : $2000 per year)

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Closing date : 22 March 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

CORCAN, as part of the Correctional Service of Canada, is responsible for the Employment and Employability Program for offenders while incarcerated in federal penitentiaries, and after they are released into the community. The Employment Coordinator position provides services and interventions to offenders, including developing partnerships with community employers and organizations and providing direct support, services and program interventions to assist them with finding employment in the community.

Work environment

The incumbent works in a correctional institution (multiple security levels) or community location providing services and interventions to offenders who are under the supervision of the Correctional Service of Canada. All incumbents must be willing to work on a regular basis within a federal correctional environment, including contact with offenders. Incumbents also have regular contact with other areas of CSC and the government, as well as stakeholder groups and members of the public.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following :

• Please provide the contact information for your 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and / or experience.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in intervening with and / or supporting individuals who are working on changing their behaviour.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

English essential

Bilingual imperative - BBB / BBB

Bilingual imperative - CBC / CBC

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Correctional Service of Canada’s Mission and Priorities

Knowledge of the Correctional Service of Canada (including CORCAN) Employment and Employability Programs and related policies

ABILITIES

Ability to plan, implement and facilitate employment related programs

Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Effective interpersonal relationships

Values and Ethics

Initiative

Engagement

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Social Sciences or any other area relevant to the position.

EXPERIENCE

Experience working in a correctional environment (institution or community-based).

Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with and / or providing services to Indigenous Peoples.

Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with and / or providing services to People of Ethno-cultural background.

Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with and / or providing services to people with mental health needs.

Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with and / or providing services to women.

Experience developing partnerships with community organizations.

Experience providing employment services and / or career counselling.

Experience facilitating skills based programs.

Experience working for a Federal Government department.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups : Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities or women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees may work shifts and / or variable hours

Employees must be willing to travel, including overnight travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Possession of a valid unrestricted driver's licence that conforms to provincial or territorial requirement may be applicable to some positions.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and / or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.