BC Public Service
Location
Burnaby, BC | Canada
Job description
Posting Title
COR SV 18R - Youth Correctional Officer (Youth Supervisor)
Position Classification
Correctional Services R18
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$64,021.33 - $72,637.85 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment* In addition, eligible employees will receive a recruitment and incentive payment of $10,000 annually (payable in two semi-annual installments of $5,000 and pro-rated for partial periods of employment)
Close Date
3/24/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
Specialized intervention and youth justice
Job Summary
Your confidence and experience assisting youth is your greatest skill, and our greatest asset!
Working directly with youth in custody who are involved in the Youth Justice system and reporting directly to the Senior Youth Supervisor, you will carry out duties in a professional manner in keeping with your experience, training and education and according to the Standards of Conduct for Public Service Employees. Drawing from your skills and know-how, you will strive to effect positive change for youth housed in a youth custody centre, develop a collegial environment with co-workers, and ensure clear and constructive communications are maintained with supervisors. On behalf of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, using your strength of character regarding the nature of this position, you will maintain trust and honesty with youth and colleagues.
In this safety-sensitive position, it will be your responsibility to maintain rules and standards of good order and discipline within established policies and procedures. You will uphold the custody, safety and supervision of youth while preserving effective control through appropriate human relations skills and, where necessary, authority. Utilizing your expertise in relationship-building, you will organize, instruct and supervise youth participating in all centre activities. Perhaps most critical, you will at all times instill a positive influence on youth through appropriate role-modeling, behaviour support and leadership while performing other related duties as required. As a Youth Correctional Officer (Youth Supervisor), you hold a Peace Officer designation and are held to a high standard of conduct by the Employer, Public and Courts both on and off duty.
Job Requirements:
Preference may be given for:
An Enhanced Screening Questionnaire will be forwarded to applicants by the hiring manager via email once the initial screening completed. This Enhanced Security Screening must be returned to the hiring manager to be considered for the competition.
COPAT: If you meet all the above stated Selection Criteria, you will be asked to complete the Correctional Officer Physical Abilities Test (COPAT). The Hiring Manager will contact you with instructions on how you may register for COPAT. You will need to bring a completed Medical Clearance form (signed, stamped and dated by a Medical Practitioner), your Valid Driver's Licence and your Valid First Aid Certificate. Successful completion of COPAT is a requirement of this position.
ENHANCED SECURITY SCREENING: Applicants who are successful after their interview and reference checks will be made a conditional offer of employment. Those applicants accepting this conditional offer will be required to complete/provide the following:
MEDICAL: Applicants who successfully complete the Enhanced Security Screening will be required to undergo the following:
Successful applicants are subject to verification of education, employment history and credentials to include CORNET and Justin Systems checks.
Provisos:
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected] .
As the custody centre is a 24 hour operation, successful applicants will be required to work evenings/weekends and a variety of shifts on an as and when required basis. Seasonal peaks in availability of work are to be expected.
There are multiple regular full-time positions available at the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre.
These positions have full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to 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.
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: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.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail [email protected] , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
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Salary
$64.02k - $72.64k per year
