The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Reports to the Warden at the North Slave Correctional Complex (NSCC), provides services to offenders as directed by the Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Territorial/GNWT Corrections Act, Public Service Act, Access to Information Privacy Protection Act and policies from the Corrections Service Directives and mental health guidelines. Consultative support services are provided to NSCC staff, Parole, Probation, Courts, and group homes to provide diagnosis for referrals, case management support and coordination of programs.

The Psychologist participates in up to 8 programmes per year with 10 to 12 inmates each while in a minimum-maximum security setting, meets weekly on an individual basis with up to 25 offenders, and rotates among the average inmate population of 130 offenders. The Psychologist provides services to 100 staff members who work at the facility, and additional divisions including Case Management, Security, and Health Care receive assistance from the Psychologist.

The Psychologist position requires knowledge relating to psychological testing and assessments, knowledge of consultative and referral processes, problem solving and decision-making skills, individual and group counselling skills, as well as assessment and referral skills.

Other skills and abilities of the psychologist include the ability to assess offenders and provide meaningful, understandable, and useful advice to Case Management and Health Unit, the ability to work in a diverse environment, the ability to acquire and apply understanding of pertinent section of Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP) legislation, and the ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A relevant master’s degree. Job candidate must be eligible for registration as a Psychologist in the Northwest Territories. Incumbent will be required to maintain a current NWT license to practice Psychology

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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