Community Youth Reintegration Officer

Department: Justice 
Community: Iqaluit   
Requisition Number: 389 
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $101,531 to $115,239 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,008 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Under the direction of the Manager, Community Corrections, the Community Youth Reintegration Officer (CYRO) is responsible for the direct supervision and reintegration of young offenders under community-based orders. The position ensures compliance with court-ordered conditions, provides risk and needs assessments, coordinates programming, and supports youth rehabilitation throughout Nunavut. The CYRO travels regularly to communities across the territory to meet clients, strengthen local supports, and promote culturally appropriate reintegration services.

Major responsibilities for this position include:

• Supervising and supporting young offenders on court orders, ensuring compliance with those orders while promoting rehabilitation and reintegration.

• Developing and implementing individualized case management plans that incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and community-based supports.

• Conducting risk assessments and providing recommendations to the Court regarding appropriate interventions.

• Collaborating with social workers, mental health professionals, law enforcement, educational institutions, and families to provide coordinated services.

• Coordinating with youth custody facilities to ensure community admission and comprehensive reintegration plans are completed upon release.

• Providing crisis intervention and support for young offenders experiencing trauma, mental health issues, or substance use challenges.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a two-year Diploma in Social Sciences or a related field, along with one (1) year of related experience. During the one-year probationary period, the incumbent is expected to successfully complete mandatory training including the Nunavut Healing and Learning Together program, Mental Health First Aid, First Aid & CPR, and Basic Community Corrections Officer Training. Knowledge of child development is considered an asset.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

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.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.