Thunder Bay Correctional Centre Opportunities

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Join the Ontario Public Service for a Great Career!

A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario. If you share this ambition, we are fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have the tools and opportunities you need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward.

Explore Exciting Career Opportunities in Corrections

Join us for a Career Fair for the New Thunder Bay Correctional Centre in Thunder Bay ON
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the rewarding career paths in Corrections and to meet our dedicated team.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday June 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, ON

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thunder Bay Correctional Centre Career Fair Registration Link
• Please bring a valid photo ID and Eventbrite confirmation code (electronic or print out)
• You may still attend and register on site that day
• Parking will be paid by Correctional Services (Parking code to be provided upon entry)

Highlights of the event:
• Speak to staff and learn about the following career opportunities in Corrections: correctional officers, administrative staff, peer support, healthcare professionals, social workers, probation and parole officers, youth service officers, cleaners, maintenance, food services support and more.
• Receive resume and interview tips from our HR staff directly to prepare you for your next role in Corrections.
• Learn more about our total compensation package, including a pension, comprehensive benefits, a range of vacation and leave options, and access to many employee support and engagement programs.
• Hear about opportunities for growth within a correctional institution or community setting including professional development, career progression, mentorship, and the variety of work in the Thunder Bay area.

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About the job

The following positions are available as part of this competition. Click on the links to learn more and to apply today!
1. Registered Nurses (full-time and casual/irregular on-call): Job ID: 245919
2. Mental Health Nurses (full-time and casual/irregular on-call): Job ID: 245884
3. Food Services Manager: Job ID: 244805
4. Correctional Officer - Thunder Bay Correctional Centre - Unilingual (English) and Bilingual (English/French): Job ID: 245390
5. General Clerk/Receptionist: Job ID: 245885
6. Food Services Officer: Job ID: 246096
7. Maintenance Mechanic: Job ID: 246106
8. Staff Sergeant: Job ID: 246265
9. Program Support Clerk: Job ID: 245883
10. Social Worker: Job ID: 246095
11. Rehabilitation Officer: Job ID: 246116
12. Volunteer Coordinator: Job ID: 246155
13. Recreation Officer: Job ID: 246161
14. Laundry Worker: Job ID: 246157

Why join the OPS

Work among talented and diverse employees driven by a common purpose to do meaningful work in service of Ontario. We offer:
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

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What you bring to the team

How to Apply

For more information on job-specific details, including salary, position duties and requirements, please click on one of the links above or visit OPS Careers and enter the applicable Job ID number in the search field. Please follow the instructions within the job advertisement to submit your application.

Note: You can apply from a cell phone however, if you experience any technical difficulties during the process, contact us for assistance.

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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Additional information:

Note:

• The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Information collection notice

We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25.

Please do not include any more personal information than is needed for your application (for example, do not include your photograph or social insurance number).

If you have any questions about how your information is collected, used, shared or saved, please contact us.