Apply your sound judgement and analytical skills in a key role

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is jointly responsible for administering justice and delivering public safety services and programs to British Columbians. Within the ministry, BC Corrections is one of several core business areas and it has four divisions.

The Adult Custody Division is responsible for the safe and secure care of approximately 2,800 incarcerated adult individuals. The Adult Custody Division operates 10 correctional centres and provides custodial supervision for adults sentenced to incarceration, adults remanded to custody, and immigration detainees. To reduce re-offending and protect communities, the Adult Custody Division: maintains the safe and secure custody of incarcerated adults; provides core programs and additional services based on identified risks and needs; ensures linkage with community corrections based on common core programming and integrated case management; communicates with stakeholders; and engages with others in the justice system.

Independent Correctional Adjudicators are responsible for conducting hearings to determine whether an incarcerated person breached a rule under the Correction Act Regulation (CAR) and, if so, whether to impose a penalty and in what form. The disciplinary process and available penalties are outlined in the CAR. Adjudicators are also responsible for producing timely, clear, concise, and well-reasoned decisions based on the evidence presented, relevant legislation, and applicable legal principles. In almost all cases, Adjudicators provide written decisions within hours of the hearing.

Job Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification in a related discipline such as law, criminology, public administration, or dispute resolution, and a minimum of one (1) year recent* and demonstrated experience in the application of administrative law; OR
• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification in an unrelated discipline, and a minimum of one (1) year recent* and demonstrated experience in formal adjudicative decision-making**; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

* Recent experience is defined as within the last three (3) years.
** Experience in formal adjudicative decision-making includes:

• Reviewing and analyzing submissions and evidence from multiple parties;
• Assessing the relevance and reliability of evidence, and making findings of fact; and
• Taking into consideration applicable legislation, policy, and the principles of administrative fairness.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the above requirements, Independent Correctional Adjudicators are required to:

• Work weekends, evenings, and in various locations on a flexible schedule;
• Travel as needed, sometimes on short notice;
• Possess a valid class 5 BC driver’s licence; and
• Maintain membership with the BC Council of Administrative Tribunals.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Elliott.Smith@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership.
This is a temporary opportunity until December 31, 2025. A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Applicants must not have been employed at any time in the previous five (5) years by:
o A correctional authority to work in a correctional centre, penitentiary, probation office or parole office;
o A sheriff service to work as a peace officer;
o A policing agency to work as a peace officer; or
o A prisoner advocacy organization,
unless that person is a member of (or is eligible for membership to) a Law Society of a province or territory of Canada.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Online Questionnaire: YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
An Enhanced Security Screening is required

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.