Women and Youth Correctional Supervisor

Title: Women and Youth Correctional Supervisor Department: Justice Community: Iqaluit Requisition Number: Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $117,127 to $132,940 per year, 42 hours/week Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: September 4, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Iqaluit only. Reporting to the Deputy Warden of Operations, the Women and Youth Correctional Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of Women and Youth Correctional Caseworkers at the Nunavut Women's Correctional Centre (NWCC) and the Isumaqsunngittukkuvik Young Offenders (YO) Facility during an assigned shift. Working within a secure custodial environment, the position oversees the provision of a safe and secure custodial environment that emphasises women and youth client rehabilitation and reintegration. As a member of the facility leadership team, the position provides leadership, supervision, training, and mentoring to Women and Youth Correctional Caseworkers, oversees client programming and case management activities, and may perform the duties of a Women and Youth Correctional Caseworker or act in the Deputy Warden of Operations position when required. 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. Department of Justice The Department of Justice (JUS) plays a vital role in promoting and protecting peaceful, secure and resilient communities by administering a justice system grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. Public safety and crime prevention are key focuses for the department, which manages correctional facilities and oversees policing services through an agreement with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Through community-based programming and restorative justice principles, the department also provides culturally relevant alternatives to the formal justice system and supports victims of crime. The department helps shape Nunavut’s future by drafting territorial laws, providing legal services to the Government of Nunavut and supporting the administration of Nunavut’s Courts. The Department of Justice is committed to ensuring that all Nunavummiut have access to justice and live in safe, healthy communities.

The supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight of correctional caseworkers and the management of client programming within a secure custodial environment. They ensure the facility maintains safety and security standards while promoting rehabilitation and reintegration for women and youth clients.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and at least three years of correctional experience, including one year in a supervisory role. Successful completion of the Corrections Qaujimalaaqtut Training Program or an equivalent certification is required.

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Defined benefit pension plan • Relocation privileges • Training opportunities • Career advancement

• LeadershipSouhaitée

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• Supervision
• Case management
• Correctional facility operations
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Staff training
• Client rehabilitation
• Crisis management
• Public safety
• Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
• Conflict resolution
• Policy compliance
• Resilience
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Crime Prevention
• Case Management
• Governance
• Mentorship
• Rehabilitation
• Operations
• Restorative Justice

• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Correctional Supervisor
• Correctional Officer Supervisor
• Prison Guards
• First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

5 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine