Correctional Supervisor en Government of Nunavut

The Correctional Supervisor ensures the safety of society, clients, and staff by monitoring compliance with security standards, maintaining institutional procedures, and overseeing client movement, behaviour, and discipline. The position manages contraband control, conducts facility patrols, and provides guidance to staff in addressing issues beyond their authority. It contributes to case management by assessing clients, providing input on case plans, monitoring programming, and preparing progress reports. The role also processes new admissions outside of administrative hours, including offender risk assessments and related documentation.

In managing staff, the Correctional Supervisor provides direct supervision, feedback, and performance appraisals for Correctional Caseworkers, recommends and delivers training, and sets short-term work priorities. The position fosters a safe and secure work environment, mentors staff, and supports succession planning initiatives.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years related correctional facility experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience. A Class five (5) drivers license is required for this position.  Candidates must also be able to complete the Nunavut Healing and Learning Together (NUHALT) training program and Suicide Intervention training within the six-month probationary period and obtain current First Aid and CPR certification.  This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are considered assets. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. 

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.