As the Manager, Specialized Courts , you will provide leadership and oversight for the Specialized Courts which includes Wellness Court and Domestic Violence Treatment Option (DVTO) Court, as well as the programs that support these court services.

In this role, you are responsible for ensuring the effective operation, administration, and ongoing development of court programs that support offender rehabilitation, accountability, and successful reintegration into the community.

Reporting to the Director of Court Services, you provide strategic leadership in program delivery, policy development, and service improvement while upholding judicial independence and maintaining public confidence in the administration of justice.

You are an Officer of the Court, an appointed Probation Officer under the Corrections Act, and conditional sentence supervisor pursuant to section 742 of the Criminal Code, you are responsible for offender management, intensive supervision, and ensuring program objectives are achieved.

You work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams that include departmental partners, Indigenous governments and organizations, community partners, and non-government organizations to build capacity and strengthen integrated services for offenders.

You play a critical role in advancing restorative justice principles, enhancing public safety, and supporting interdisciplinary approaches to offender case management across the Northwest Territories.

This requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to exercise independent authority while maintaining public confidence in the justice system and contributing to the continued evolution of specialized courts in the NWT.

You also manage program resources and an annual budget of approximately $872,000.

Key Responsibilities - Responsible for all aspects of offender management for all offenders referred to or accepted into the Specialized Courts Programs - Develops plans and processes for the Specialized Courts programs to achieve the objectives of program delivery - Actively foster and maintain excellent working/collaborative relationships with internal and external agencies that are fundamental to the effectiveness of the services being delivered to clients - Manage and be accountable for the programs and services that support the Specialized Courts.

This includes working with other government departments, agencies, non-government agencies and service providers.

Knowledge and Skills - Ability to build and maintain team-oriented relationships with courts, government departments, Indigenous governments and organizations, non-government organizations, community partners, and stakeholders. - Knowledge of courtroom and registry services, court operations, and the independence of the judicial branch of government. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking, presentations, and the ability to prepare, edit, and communicate information clearly to diverse audiences using tact and diplomacy. - Knowledge of financial practices, including budgeting and variance reporting. - Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.

Key Qualifications A Bachelors Degree in a Social Sciences (criminology, psychology, social work, social justice, community justice, criminal justice, indigenous justice) or a related field (Humanities, Business Administration, Public Policy, Law, Police Studies, Legal Studies (undergraduate)) with 5 years of progressively responsible experience working in a justice or social services setting; with a minimum of 3 years experience supervising employees and a minimum of 3 years experience supervising offenders in a case management capacity.

Acceptable Equivalency A Diploma in a Social Sciences (criminology, psychology, social work, social justice, community justice, criminal justice, indigenous justice) or a related field (Humanities, Business Administration, Public Policy, Law, Police Studies, Legal Studies)



with 7 years of progressively responsible experience working in a justice or social services setting; with a minimum of 5 years experience supervising employees and a minimum of 5 years experience supervising offenders in a case management capacity. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information 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 criminal record check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

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 Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 27078 Closing Date: July 30, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain

Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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📌 Manager, Specialized Courts (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
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