The province has hired 113 new correctional officers and 22 probation and parole officers who recently completed their training programs, and 20 will be working in northern Ontario.
Twenty graduates will work in the Northern Region at the North Bay Jail, Kenora Jail, Thunder Bay Jail and Thunder Bay Correctional Centre.
“Correctional officers and probation and parole officers are essential partners in Ontario’s justice system, and the comprehensive training they have received will ensure they are well prepared for the important work they will undertake,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones.
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The correctional officer training program took place virtually and in-person for eight weeks with a focus on enhanced communication and de-escalation skills. It also included a focus on anti-Black racism, Indigenous cultural training and inmate management techniques.
Probation and parole officers are currently assigned across the province in areas near their home community to get a local perspective.
