Talent Pool - Rehabilitation Officer
City of Thunder Bay
City Manager's OfficeThunder Bay, OntarioP7E6H8
Do you enjoy facilitating group activities, building relationships, and looking for ways to bring fresh ideas forward? If so, bring your expertise to the role of Rehabilitation Officer, where you will facilitate rehabilitative programming to remanded and sentenced offenders at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre.
Please note that the successful candidate may need to work a 12-hour shift, including evenings and weekends
The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next 21 months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
These positions will support all three locations of the new campus model institution which comprises of three sites located at:
• 2351 Highway 61 South
• 285 MacDougall Street
• 2495 Highway 61 South
Successful candidates will be headquartered at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre New Build site (2495 Highway 61 South) and may be assigned to work at any of the three locations within the Thunder Bay campus.
Full Time
Social and community service workers
1
1,213.06 - 1,484.47 per week
36.25
n/a
7/10/2026
n/a
• Provide rehabilitative services to offenders to assist in their adjustment upon returning to the community
• Organize resources to effectively deliver programs as a sole facilitator, by marketing the program to offenders
• Enroll offenders to participate in programs and ensure that physical resources are in place to deliver the program
• Write case notes and input program tracking reports in Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) in appropriate timeframe
• Submit statistical information to Deputy Superintendent, Treatment
• Complete classifications of offenders
• Gather information for and prepare Temporary Absence Permits
• Assist in the scheduling/coordination of fee-for-service providers
• Interview and respond to offender requests
• Facilitate referrals to assist in discharge planning
• Participate in meetings and committees
• Assist in the orientation, training and supervision of new staff, volunteers and students
• Provide information, write reports, and advise senior management
• Other duties as required
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
• You have knowledge of group facilitation, theories, and skills normally acquired through post secondary education in social sciences (such as criminology, sociology, law, psychology, social work, or a related field) in order to effectively facilitate, instruct, and deliver rehabilitative programs for inmates
• You have knowledge of and experience working with community agencies to assist in discharge planning
• You have understanding of the justice system and court processes/documentation
• You have knowledge of programs and strategies focusing on criminogenic risk factors and risk/needs assessment as it relates to programs such as the Temporary Absence Program, Intermittent Community Work Program and offender work programs
• You are proficient with computers in order to input/retrieve offender data from information systems and databases as well as prepare and maintain reports and statistics
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• You are able to work with and provide services/programming to offenders
• You have demonstrated interviewing techniques to assess offender needs, motivation, and suitability for placements
• You can liaise with multi-disciplinary professionals and correctional staff
Analytical, Investigative, and Evaluative Skills• You are able to obtain information and make recommendations based on established criteria
• You are able to assess suitability of offenders for participation in various rehabilitative programs
• You can effectively organize and prioritize to complete work in timely fashion as well as manage the coordination/scheduling of programs
• You are able to understand and apply relevant legislation such as the Ministry of Correctional Services Act
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
Please note that the successful candidate may need to work a 12-hour shift, including evenings and weekends.
Applications are ONLY accepted online via this link:
https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?Language=English&JobID=246116
Email and Fax submissions will not be accepted.
