| Location | Fort Smith, AR |
| Salary | $45.34–$54.15 Per Hour |
Job Summary
Location: Fort Smith
Department: Justice
Job ID: 28144
Wage: $45.34 - $54.15
Employment Type: On Demand, Regular
Closing Date: Aug 14, 2026
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Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometers of Fort Smith, NT.
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.
Job Information
The Relief Corrections Officer supervises incarcerated adults in accordance with operational standards established in the NWT Corrections Division, in order to provide safe and secure custody, rehabilitation of offender and to facilitate the reintegration of offender into their communities. As part of the facility operations team the incumbent will ensure the ongoing provision and enforcement of policy and services in accordance with the Corrections Mission, Vision and Value statement.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Relief Corrections Officer supervises up to 40 adult inmates, is a Peace Officer while on duty, and work is carried out subject to the provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Prisons and Reformatories Act (Canada), the Corrections Act (NWT), the Public Service Act (NWT), policies such as the Corrections Service Directives, Institutional Standing Orders and the Human Resource Manual.
The Relief Corrections Officer supervises adult female inmates in accordance with the Corrections Act (NWT), Corrections Regulations (NWT) and operational standards established in the Corrections Service Division, to provide safe and secure custody, rehabilitation of persons in custody and to facilitate their reintegration into their communities. As part of the facility operations team the incumbent will ensure the ongoing provision and enforcement of policy and services in accordance with the Corrections Mission, Vision, and Value statement.
Typically, the required qualifications would be attained by:
Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency combined with successful completion of the NWT Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program or Equivalent training program from another jurisdiction.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8343
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Shift Work
This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.
Relief Worker
This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Bona Fide Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 4 drivers' license.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28144
Closing Date: August 14, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $45.34 per hour to $54.15 per hour plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $3.64 per hour.
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