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Student - Youth Probation Assistant (Bilingual English/French) : Job ID :

- 240431

Posting status :

- Open

Organization :

- Various Ministries

Division :

- Various Divisions and Branches

City :

- Ottawa

Position(s) language :

- Bilingual English/French

Job term :

- 1 Temporary positions of varying contract length over the summer

Job code :

- Student 2 - Student Level 2

Salary :

- $18.45 - $18.45 Per hour Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

- LEARN : Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
- GROW : Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
- CONTRIBUTE : In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!
- This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps (opens in a current tab) and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in.



You can select up to 10 locations.

Notes:

- Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
- Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage.

About the job : As a Youth Probation Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

- Assist Probation Officers in a variety of office tasks, such as maintaining client logs, preparing custody packages and documentation, and liaising with facilities and probation staff.
- Work directly with youth to assist in their rehabilitation.
- Complete administrative duties, including intake interviews, and collecting and updating client data.
- Assist in the facilitation of custody placements, including working with community agencies, sharing information, and coordinating placements under the guidance of the Provincial Director.

Note: these positions will be located in probation offices. What you bring to the team : Mandatory requirements : You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

- Age : You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
- Residency :



You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
- Work Status : You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment.

Please note this position is bilingual (English / French). Applicants must demonstrate oral and/or written proficiency in both languages to be eligible for this opportunity. Communication and Interpersonal Skills : Technical Skills and Knowledge :

- You have knowledge of various sociological issues impacting youth (e.g. poverty, family violence and abuse, sexual abuse, substance abuse, gang mentality, peer-on-peer violence, racial issues, etc.).
- You have knowledge of social work principles and cognitive behavioural interventions.
- You have knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

Analytical and Organizational Skills :

- You work with Probation Officers to assess criminogenic risk, make enforcement decisions, and prepare court reports related to disposition of cases.
- You comply with all ministry administrative standards and directives, including confidentiality provisions.
- You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.

Other student and recent graduate opportunities : See what other summer opportunities are currently available! Also, check out all the other student and new recent graduate opportunities offered within the Ontario Public Service. Don't meet every qualification? : The SEO program is designed for students and recent graduates who are looking to kick-start their careers and gain practical work experience. If you're excited about this position but don't

📌 Student - Youth Probation Assistant (Bilingual English/french) (Ottawa)
🏢 Various Ministries
📍 Ottawa