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Probation and Parole Officers and Related Occupations  (NOC 4155)
Annapolis Valley Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Probation officers monitor the conduct and behaviour of criminal offenders serving probation terms. Parole officers monitor the reintegration of criminal offenders serving the remainder of sentences while conditionally released into the community on parole. Classification officers assess inmates and develop rehabilitation programs for criminal offenders who are incarcerated in correctional facilities. They are employed by federal and provincial governments and work in the community and in correctional facilities.

case manager – corrections, classification officer, correctional institution, parole officer, probation officer, youth worker – corrections.

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Probation and parole officers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Interview offenders, police, family, friends, school authorities and employers to prepare pre-sentence reports and assess offenders' prospects for successful reintegration into the community
  • Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives
  • Refer offenders to community and social service programs, as required
  • Supervise the terms of a probation order and attend court
  • Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans
  • Recommend remedial action or initiate court action when terms of probation or parole are violated
  • May perform administrative duties and supervise support staff
  • May participate in policy development.
Classification officers, correctional institutions, perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Interview inmates to assess adjustment problems and develop suitable rehabilitation programs
  • Prepare classification reports recommending type of incarceration and types of interventions considered most beneficial for the rehabilitation of the inmates
  • Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, identifying needs and setting out goals and objectives
  • Liaise with the inmates' families and contacts in the community to maintain established bonds outside of the institution
  • Advise and counsel inmates regarding their problems and evaluate their progress.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Berwick, Bridgetown, Hantsport, Kentville, Middleton, Windsor, Wolfville

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Outlook & Prospects for Probation and Parole Officers and Related Occupations in Annapolis Valley Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Probation and Parole Officers and Related Occupations in Annapolis Valley Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Annapolis Valley Region Fair 2011-06-21

Currently the chances of qualified Probation and Parole Officers finding employment are considered to be fair in the local area.

Government budget restraints and budget reviews of all provincial departments, has limited the full-time employment opportunities. Attrition, due to an aging workforce, has produced some opportunities. In recent years probation officers have been hired on call, or on a fee for service basis. Probation Officers are employed by Corrections Canada while Parole Officers are employed by the Nova Scotia Department of Justice.

The closure of the Kings Correctional Centre in July 2001 resulted in the loss of 33 full-time and 5 part-time employees and had a significant impact on this occupation.

In addition to employment opportunities locally, opportunities may exist in other areas of the province or in other regions of the country. People who are able to work elsewhere may want to research opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets within Nova Scotia and across the country. The future employment outlook for Probation and Parole Officers in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years.

Additional information on Probation and Parole Officers (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings, statistics and other information), is available on other parts of this web site.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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