Cor Sv 18r - Burnaby, Canada - BC Public Service

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Burnaby, Canada

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Posting Title- COR SV 18R - Youth Correctional Officer (Youth Supervisor)- Position Classification- Correctional Services R18- Union- GEU- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- Growth - $49, $53,673.52 annually plus 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment; FWL - $58, $66,096.20 annually plus 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment.

- Close Date- 1/8/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- SIYJ - Burnaby Youth Custody Services- Job Summary
Youth Correctional Officer (Youth Supervisor)

Correctional Services 18 (Growth)
There are multiple regular full-time vacancies available at the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.

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 residents 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, 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.

We offer extensive training, growth and development opportunities and a competitive salary, and we committed to continuing to be an employer of choice and providing a professional environment where ideas work.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer.

The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live.

For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

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 Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit:
Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia ).

NOTE:
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). Preference may be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., social work, childcare, psychology, sociology, criminology, etc.).
A minimum of two (2) years' experience working with adolescents or with a vulnerable adult population.
Must possess and continue to maintain a valid BC Class 5 driver's licence.

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.

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