Corrections Canada - Recruitment Process
Federal Corrections has changed their process and are no longer requiring applicants to perform the GCT2. The new process involves writing the Written Communication Proficiency Test (WCPT) as well as scenario role playing. We have built five practice scenarios for you to practice with.
Every year approximately 2,000 people apply for a career with Corrections Canada. It is a very competitive process involving 6 components before you begin your career. Below is a brief description of the process. It is important to review the teaching material under the "Preparation" tab to ensure you are prepared for handing in your resume, performing your interviews and writing your exams.
Stage One - Application Phase
Submission of a resume and cover letter. If you are selected, you will be invited to take the exam.
Stage Two - Role Playing Assessments
For a corrections officer, the ability to deal with people and the wide variety of situations
they get into is essential. If you’ve ever worked in the service industry, you already have
experience dealing with peoples’ problems, complaints and situations. The following scenarios
each take only about 5 minutes to complete. This is all the time you have to demonstrate you
have the skills necessary to deal with other peoples’ problems.
You should attempt to concentrate on these four key competencies:
1) The ability to collect information.
2) The ability to make a decision.
3) The ability to provide support.
4) The overall manner with which you conduct yourself.
Stage Three - Interview
Successful candidates will be invited to attend a behavioural and values based interview. Detailed knowledge on corrections procedures is not required.
Stage Four - Telephone Check
Recruiters will perform a telephone check verifying an applicants information.
Stage Five - Medical / Background Check
A medical and background check will be conducted including credit and criminal background checks.
Stage Six - College Training
Successful candidates will be invited to attend 13 weeks of training (11 weeks in the college and 2 weeks in an institution). They will be required to pass the college courses to be offered a position.
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