Job code: 10218 - Rehabilitation Officer 2, Correctional Services
Salary: $1,213.06 - $1,484.47 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you enjoy facilitating group activities, building relationships and bringing fresh ideas to the table? Consider this opportunity as a Program Officer at the Toronto East Detention Centre.
The Ontario Public Service is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including:
A defined benefit pension plan
Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
Comprehensive Health Plan
Life and Disability insurance
Collegial and professional work culture
Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
On-the-job training to support your success in the role
Please Note: The successful candidate will be required to work at and travel between 2131 Lawrence Avenue East and 55 Civic Road, based on operational requirements.
About the job Identify offender rehabilitative needs using client demographics and available community resources
Develop, deliver, and facilitate core rehabilitative programs to groups of remanded and sentenced offenders
Organize resources to effectively deliver programs as a facilitator
Enroll offenders to participate in programs and ensure that resources are in place to deliver the program
Interview and respond to inmate requests regarding programming
Perform other duties, as assigned
What you bring to the team Specialized Knowledge and Experience You have knowledge of and experience in group facilitation
You are able to effectively facilitate, instruct, and deliver rehabilitative programs to inmates
You have knowledge of the justice system,



court processes and court documentation as well as understanding of offender rehabilitation
You are able to understand and apply relevant legislation
You have knowledge of and experience working with community agencies and resources to assist in discharge planning
Communication (Oral and Written) and Interpersonal Skills You have motivational interviewing skills to engage inmates with diverse needs and security requirements
You can clearly and accurately communicate with inmates as well as work effectively with correctional staff and community contacts
Analytical, Investigative and Evaluative Skills You can obtain information, assess suitability of inmates for various rehabilitative programs, and make recommendations based on established criteria
You have problem-solving and decision-making skills to manage contentious issues or situations
You have proven ability to prioritize and complete work in timely fashion
You have organizational skills to coordinate and schedule programs
Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures,



sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and advantages package includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability benefits
a range of vacation and leave options
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
Additional information Language requirements and assessment:
All external OPS job ads are posted in English and French. Check the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English. If the position is bilingual, you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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📌 Program Officer (Ontario)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
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