Opportunities at Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre and Central East Correctional Centre

← Back to search results Apply By: Friday, November 6, 2026 11:59 pm EST Opportunities at Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre and Central East Correctional Centre Job ID: 249997 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General Division: Various; review job ad below for details City: Lindsay, Ottawa Position(s) language: English Job term: Permanent, Temporary (select individual job ad below for details) Job code: Not Available - Not Available Salary: Not available* (select individual job ad below for details)
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Join the Ontario Public Service for a Great Career!
A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario. If you share this ambition, we are fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have the tools and opportunities you need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward.
Explore Exciting Career Opportunities in Corrections
Join us at one of our upcoming Corrections Career Fairs at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre or theCentral East Detention Centre.
These events offer a unique opportunity to learn more about rewarding career paths in Corrections, connect with our dedicated team, and discover how you can build a meaningful career serving your community.
Event Details
Central East Detention Centre Career Fair
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Central East Detention Centre
541 Kawartha Lakes County Road 36, Kawartha Lakes, ON
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Central East Detention Centre Career Fair Registration Link

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Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre Career Fair
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre
2244 Innes Road, Ottawa, ON
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre Career Fair Registration Link
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Important Information for Both Events
• Please bring a valid photo ID and your Eventbrite confirmation code (electronic or printed copy).
• You may still attend and register on-site on the day of the event.
• Free parking is available on-site (please note that parking is limited at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre).
We look forward to meeting you and helping you explore a rewarding career in Corrections. About the jobThe following positions are available as part of this competition. Click on the links to learn more and to apply today!

1. Librarian: Job ID: 249457
2. Pharmacist: Job ID: 249466
3. Chief Psychologist- Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre: Job ID: 249803
4. Maintenance Mechanic - Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre: Job ID: 250257
5. Maintenance Mechanic - Central-East Correctional Centre: Job ID: 249465
6. Registered Psychologist: Job ID: 250142
7. Registered Practical Nurse: Job ID: 250136
8. Nurse Practitioner: Job ID: 250135
9. Correctional Officer: Job ID: 248726

Why join the OPSWork among talented and diverse employees driven by a common purpose to do meaningful work in service of Ontario. We offer:
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs What you bring to the team
How to ApplyFor more information on job-specific details, including salary, position duties and requirements, please click on one of the links above or visit OPS Careers and enter the applicable Job ID number in the search field. Please follow the instructions within the job advertisement to submit your application.
Note: You can apply from a cell phone however, if you experience any technical difficulties during the process, contact us for assistance. Don't meet every qualification?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! Additional information: Apply by: Friday, November 6, 2026 11:59 pm EST Position details:

• English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, East Region or 2244 Innes Rd, Ottawa, East Region
• English Permanent, 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, East Region or 2244 Innes Rd, Ottawa, East Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule N/A Category: Corrections and Enforcement Posted on: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Note:

• 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 eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

How to apply:

1. You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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