About this role
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is seeking a Probation Officer/Community Youth Worker to provide services to youth and adults in Community Corrections in Creighton. This opportunity offers meaningful work, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and the potential for relocation reimbursement. The role provides the opportunity to support offender rehabilitation and community safety while working in a fast-paced environment.
The ministry is looking for a motivated, adaptable, and client-focused professional with strong assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills. The successful candidate will be accountable, collaborative, and committed to public service excellence. They must be able to engage diverse and sometimes resistant clients while making sound decisions in complex situations. Candidates must possess a degree or a minimum two-year diploma in Correctional Studies, Justice Studies, Community and Justice Services, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related discipline, or meet Community Corrections qualification requirements.
A valid Class 5 driver's licence is required, along with the ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings. Required knowledge and skills include criminal behaviour, cognitive behavioural interventions, offender rehabilitation, case planning, risk assessment, and systemic barriers affecting individuals and communities. Strong communication, interviewing, report writing, and critical thinking skills are essential. Responsibilities include preparing court reports, conducting assessments and interviews, developing case plans, delivering interventions, maintaining client records, conducting home visits, and collaborating with government and community agencies to support offender rehabilitation and supervision. Please use link provided to view full job description.