Women and Youth Correctional Supervisor

• Shift Work: Shift Work Required
• Unionized Position: Yes
• Regular or Restricted: Local Residents Only

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: October 16, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to Residents of 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.

Responsibilities

The Women and Youth Correctional Supervisor’s main responsibilities are, but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for the caseworker (floor) operations at both NWCC and YO during a shift, overseeing the division of duties between the Women and Youth Correctional Caseworkers at both facilities;
• Monitoring and overseeing the observance and maintenance of institutional security procedures;
• Overseeing the observation and assessment of client behavior, intervening when appropriate;
• Overseeing escorts and transport of women and youth clients on outside visits, community outings, outside programs, legal appearances, and medical appointments;
• Assisting the Deputy Warden of Operations with assigning staff and relief coverage of operational posts and is fully responsible for this function in the absence of the Deputy Warden of Operations.
• Being responsible for the initial training and orientation of new Women and Youth Correctional Caseworkers and provides support in a leadership role;
• Overseeing the delivery of activities, programming, and education programs that provide opportunities for women and youth client behavioural change and rehabilitation;
• Overseeing the implementation of case plans, the monitoring of client progress, and the development of release plans to support client reintegration into society.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through:

• A high school diploma or equivalencies;
• Three (3) years of related correctional facility experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience; and
• Successful completion of the Government of Nunavut's Corrections Qaujimalaaqtut Training Program (CQTP) or equivalent.
• Experience in a women's or youth custodial services environment, a social or health support service environment, case management, or mental health and wellness are considered as assets. A Human Services or Correctional Services Diploma or equivalent certification is also considered an asset.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

About Us

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.