Corrections Officer & Juvenile Counsellor Training Program

First Step:
Apply Now! Before starting your journey in corrections, you must complete the application process. Intake is ongoing for 2026. Apply today to secure your spot and start your path with Manitoba Justice.

Launch a career in justice with the Correctional Officer & Juvenile Counsellor Training Program through Manitoba Justice in partnership with The Pas Métis Employment & Training (MET).

This free, 8-week program trains Red River Métis Citizens with the essential skills and certifications needed for meaningful work in corrections. Eligible participants may receive up to $2,800 in stipend support during training.

• Pay Range: $31.62 - $40.65/hour (upon successful hire)
• Duration: 8 weeks, full-time (Monday-Friday)
• Location: The Pas Correctional Centre
• Includes: Correctional procedures, conflict resolution, cultural awareness, CPR/First Aid, and more
• Stipend: Up to $2,800 available for eligible participants
• Red River Métis Citizen, age 18+, from The Pas Region
• Unemployed or underemployed
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Physically and mentally prepared to work in a demanding environment
• Commitment to an employment and training plan

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Child & Adult Abuse Registry Checks
• Enhanced Security Screening (Level
  4)
• Medical Fitness Report
• Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED Certification
• Full Class 5 (5F) Manitoba Driver's License

• Teamwork and stress management
• Effective communication and judgment
• Ability to adapt and work with diverse populations
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Experience with Indigenous communities and cultural understanding

• Application form, cover letter, resume, and driver's license required
• Correctional Centre tours and interviews required for selected applicants
• The Pas Correctional Centre (initial site)
• Other centres:
  Milner Ridge, Headingley, Brandon, Winnipeg Remand Centre, Women's Correctional Centre, Manitoba Youth Centre

Manitoba Justice Contact:
Jason Parkman
The Pas Correctional Centre
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