Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program (CNRTP) - Jobs in Yellowknife, NT

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Department InformationThe mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.Job InformationAre you looking for a challenging and rewarding career Are you interested in having a positive impact on people’s lives If the answer is YES, we want to hear from you!The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes the value of employment to support and invest in northern residents. Corrections Service is accepting expressions of interest from Northern Residents within 100km of Yellowknife for the Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program (CNRTP) nine weeks training opportunity, in Yellowknife beginning April 11, 2023. This program is offered by the Department of Justice to provide Northerners with growth, development and technical skills required to work in Northwest Territories facilities. Successful graduates of the program (in-class and Mentorship) will qualify to apply on future Indeterminate, Term or Relief positions as they become available at our Yellowknife, Hay River or Fort Smith facilities.The CNRTP program consists of seven weeks in-class and 14 Mentorship shifts (approximately 3-4 weeks) that will be completed immediately following the in-class sessions (total time of program is approximately 11- 12 weeks) - on the job training with mentors at the North Slave Correctional Complex in Yellowknife. As a trainee, you learn to perform a variety of security functions to ensure the safe care, custody and control of inmates as well as the safety of staff and the public. You will develop your interpersonal skills and professionalism to establish and maintain positive relationships with inmates, staff and the public to assist and encourage inmate’s safe re-integration back to the community.Interested applicants must have the ability to work with a team, have good written and verbal communication skills, exhibit good judgment, be computer literate and be independent self-starters who are able to work under minimal supervision. Cross-cultural experience is a definite asset. You must be of good physical condition as necessary for running, climbing, standing, squatting, to drag, carry and lift persons and objects and for sitting for prolonged periods of time and possess sufficient strength and dexterity to restrain persons safely and to hear and be heard in noisy group situations. You must demonstrate a sound aptitude and appropriate attitude for work in this challenging field. Before applying we encourage you to review the Corrections Officer job description to ensure this is a line of work you are interested in.GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Department of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesYELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOORBOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106Fax (867) 873-0445[email protected]Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.Quick Apply

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