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The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety provides a fair justice system that promotes safe and secure communities; provides supervision and rehabilitative services for adult and young offenders; and ensures that effective policing programs uphold the rule of law and protect society and the rights of individuals.

We have an opportunity for employment as a Probation Officer/Community Youth Worker within Community Corrections, North Battleford office. Your primary goal will be to work within an integrated and collaborative client service approach providing programs and services to adults and young offenders.


To qualify, you will possess a degree from an accredited university or college; or a minimum two-year diploma, with a focus on the principles of behavioural change and other assessment skills, this would include Correctional Studies, Justice Studies, Community and Justice Services, Social Work or Mental Health; or meet the grandfathering provisions in accordance with Community Corrections qualifications. If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you must have it assessed against Canadian education standards. Please visit Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards - Canada.ca to obtain information on the process.

You will also be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in:

- Contributing factors of criminal behaviours
- Theories and intervention strategies including cognitive behavioural approaches; and
- Systemic barriers that affect individuals and communities.

This position is required to travel and work flexible hours, which sometimes may involve evenings. A valid drivers license is required.

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