Title: Correctional Caseworker
Department: Justice
Community: Rankin Inlet
Requisition Number: 965
Type of Employment: Choose an item.
Salary range: $96,328.00 to $109,302.00 per year, 42
Northern Allowance: $18,887.00 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: October 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. central time
This employment opportunity is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.
An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities.
This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
Reporting to the Correctional Supervisor, the Correctional Caseworker is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of clients within a designated area pursuant to established Department/Division/Facility policies, procedures and standards. This position is also responsible for case management and for performing other specialized duties within a correctional facility as required. Correctional Caseworkers rotate through designated posts that report to several departments within the facility. This position is subject to rotational shift which is a condition of employment. The Correctional Caseworker will perform case management functions and facilitates core programs for clients within the designated area of responsibility; Train/evaluate/instructing clients in a variety of work, recreation and leisure activities, monitoring the safe and correct use of equipment, to enhance skills and development meaningful work habits, providing performance related feedback to the inmate; Performs other duties specific to a particular position as provided in the post functional job description in local Standing Orders, and as from time to time amended; Provide direction, support, counselling, and referrals to clients.
QualificationsThe knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a high school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent (Pass, GED, etc.). Successful completion of Corrections Career Development (JIBC 1, 2, 3) or equivalent; Training in First Aid + CPR certification within probation period; Class 5 driver’s license.
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.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.
Skills Required
- Eligibility restricted to Nunavut Inuit applicants
- High school diploma, Grade 12 equivalent, GED, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
- Successful completion of Corrections Career Development JIBC 1, 2, 3 or equivalent
- First Aid and CPR certification within the probation period
- Class 5 driver's license
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- Availability for rotational shift work
- Fluency in more than one official language of Nunavut: Inuktut, English, or French
- Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and Inuktut
- Experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment
What We Do
The Government of Nunavut is the territorial government responsible for administering Nunavut and delivering public programs and services across the region. Its departments cover community services, culture and heritage, education, environment, family services, finance, health, justice, transportation and infrastructure, among other functions. The government also supports economic development, emergency management, public safety, social supports and opportunities for Nunavummiut throughout the territory.









