Probation and Parole Officer, Cochrane Region (Hearst)

About the job

Working as part of a diverse and dynamic team, you will provide probation, parole and conditional sentence services to adult offenders, investigate and gather information to prepare reports ordered by the Courts and the Ontario Parole Board, enhance community safety by monitoring and enforcing conditions of court orders, assess criminogenic risk and needs, and develop offender case management plans. You will help offenders make positive changes through interventions, skills building, cognitive-behavioural counselling, referrals, programming and motivational interviewing. You will liaise with victims and build relationships with diverse justice partners and Indigenous communities and organizations.Responsibilities

Provide probation, parole and conditional sentence services to adult offenders Investigate and gather information to prepare reports for Courts and the Ontario Parole Board Enhance community safety by monitoring and enforcing conditions of court orders Assess criminogenic risk and needs and develop offender case management plansGuide and support offenders through interventions, skills building, counselling, referrals and motivational interviewing Liaise with victims and diverse justice partners and stakeholders including Indigenous communities What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminology or equivalent with five years of relevant experience in social services or corrections involving assessment and structured interventions Ability to travel regularly, including remote locations, via air and overnight stays Applied social work expertise

Counselling and motivational interviewing experience Relationship-building to counsel and guide offenders Experience in offender-focused case management Experience delivering structured individual and group interventions Ability to gather data for comprehensive assessments Ability to interpret assessment information to identify risk, need and responsivityStrong decision-making expertise

Professional discretion to make timely decisions aligned with supervision strategies and legislation Ability to set clear expectations for accountability and address risk mitigation Communication and interpersonal skills

Interpersonal skills supporting a diverse, inclusive workplace Administrative components of case management, including documentation and deadlines Verbal and written communication with colleagues, offenders, victims and partners Ability to present information clearly and professionally Experience working with Indigenous offenders

Understanding of historical and intergenerational trauma and Indigenous needs Ability to integrate culturally appropriate services and interventions Don't meet every qualification?

If you meet most but not all qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one candidate has every qualification. How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals. Our hiring process is accessible and we can offer accommodation if needed. For more information, please contact us. What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is a large employer with opportunities across ministries. We offer career growth, flexible learning and development, employee networks, tailored work arrangements, and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a defined-benefit pension and health benefits.Apply by

Friday, June 5, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details

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Friday, May 22, 2026 Note

About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If you have lived outside Canada in the past 5 years for 6+ months or are not a Canadian resident, you may need an out-of-country police clearance. Employment screening checks are handled confidentially.T-CL-245351/26 How to apply

You must apply online. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five pages. Customize your application to the qualifications listed and provide concrete examples. Read the job description to understand the role. OPS employees should quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID when applying. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, contact the Recruitment Services team.

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