Are you a passionate and community-minded professional looking to make a meaningful impact?
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual for the role of Volunteer Coordinator at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and promoting a comprehensive Volunteer Services Program that supports the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.
You will play a key role in building partnerships, engaging volunteers, and delivering programs that contribute to a safe, respectful, and constructive environment within the facility.
These positions will support all three locations of the new campus model institution which comprises of three sites located at:
2351 Highway 61 South
285 MacDougall Street
2495 Highway 61 South
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 21 months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
Successful candidates will be headquartered at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre New Build site (2495 Highway 61 South) and may be assigned to work at any of the three locations within the Thunder Bay campus.
Candidates may be hired in advance of the planned opening in 2027 to support training and ensure effective operations upon opening.
Explore Exciting Career Opportunities in Corrections
Join us for a Career Fair for the New Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the rewarding career paths in Corrections and to meet our dedicated team.
To learn about other career opportunities available, please visit our career fair landing page:Thunder Bay Correctional Centre Opportunities Link
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)
- Identify volunteer program needs in consultation with program heads
- Plan, develop, and implement programs for female inmates
- Monitor and evaluate established programs in relation to institutional goals and inmates' needs
- Recruit, screen, orient, train, place, and supervise volunteers as well as monitor their performance
- Provide mentorship, advice, and support to volunteers through on-going professional development and training opportunities
- Ensure volunteers adhere to Ministry standards, policies, and procedures
- Identify and address program related issues
- Plan, organize and co-ordinate recognition events
- Promote programs through on-going communication
- Liaise with institutional staff
- You have demonstrated knowledge and experience with volunteer programming, recruitment, adult training techniques, and program management
- You have knowledge of volunteer motivational theories in order to place volunteers in appropriate and meaningful assignments
- You have knowledge of community agencies and resources to identify and arrange the appropriate volunteer resources
- You have supervisory skills to recruit, train, motivate, and monitor the performance of volunteers as well as manage the administration of the program
- You can explain and promote the institution's programs to the public, inmates, and volunteers as well as prepare and deliver presentations
- You are able to establish and maintain relationships with various stakeholders
- You have writing skills to draft brochures, correspondence, and reports
- You are able to determine inmates' program needs based on input from institutional staff and inmates
- You can analyze gaps in services, recommend changes, develop new programs, as well as resolve issues/concerns
- You are able to assess suitability when screening applicants for the program
- You are able to acquire knowledge of and comply with relevant legislation (i.e. Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Child and Family Services Act)
- You are able to understand corporate policies, directive and administrative procedures to ensure safety and security of the institution
- You are proficient with various computer software applications and database systems to prepare reports, presentations, develop program proposals and correspondence, and maintain statistics
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
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!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
- A career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- Many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
- Tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
- A defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
- Group health, dental, life and disability benefits
- A range of vacation and leave options
- An Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
