Corrections Officer & Juvenile Counsellor Training Program - Southwest Region
Job Description
Corrections Officer & Juvenile Counsellor Training Program - Southwest Region
Update: Application intake is ongoing for 2025 - start here to begin your journey!
Launch your career in corrections with the Corrections Officer & Juvenile Counsellor Training Program at Manitoba Justice, in partnership with Southwest Métis Employment & Training (MET).
This 8-week program equips Red River Métis Citizens with the skills and certifications needed for rewarding roles in corrections, offering financial assistance and stipends to eligible participants.
Program Highlights:
- Competitive Pay: $31.62 - $40.65 per hour
- Duration: 8 weeks, full-time (Monday to Friday)
- Locations: Winnipeg (year-round), Milner Ridge, Brandon, The Pas (as needed)
- Stipend: Provided during training for eligible participants
2025 Training Start Dates:
- Brandon Correctional Centre (BCC): Apr 14 - Jun 11
- Manitoba Youth Centre (MYC): Apr 22 - Jun 17
- Jun 18 - Aug 14
- Jul 28 - Sept 23
- Sept 3 - Oct 30
- Nov 3 - Dec 31
Minimum Requirements:
- Unemployed or underemployed Red River Métis Citizen from the Southwest Region, 18+
- Pass Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Child & Adult Abuse Registry Checks
- Hold a full Class 5 (5F) Manitoba Driver's License
- Possess Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED Certificate
- Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and physical/mental readiness
- Commit to an employment & training action plan
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Checks)
- Satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening Level 4
- Satisfactory Medical Fitness Report
- Full Class 5 (5F) Manitoba Driver's Licence
- Minimum of Standard (Intermediate) First Aid CPR-C & AED Certificate (two day course)
- The ability to work extended and flexible hours including shift work and short notice call-ins is required
Qualifications:
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a team environment
- Ability to manage stress
- Effective problem solving, decision making and sound judgment skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Post secondary education with directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Experience working with Indigenous people and understanding of Indigenous culture/spirituality
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