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Crime Prevention and Indigenous Policing Program Coordinator (Departmental Program Coordinator)
Competition Number: JPS.26.27.0471
Posted Date: October 15, 2026
Closing Date:
October 26, 2026
Employment Type:
1 Temporary
Division: Oversight of Policing
Department: Department of Justice and Public Safety
Position Group: NAPE - General Service
Location: St. John's
Salary:
$27.61 - $30.67 per hour (CG-29), 35 hour per week
Benefits: Onboarding
Position Details
Justice and Public Safety - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Public Safety Policy and Planning, the Crime Prevention and Indigenous Policing Program Coordinator will support the development and implementation of Indigenous policing and crime prevention programs and policies, including the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program, and the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. The incumbent will conduct research to stay current on Indigenous policing and crime prevention initiatives and will prepare correspondence and documentation to support these programs. They will also provide overall administrative support to the program area, including supporting participation in various interdepartmental and intergovernmental committees. The coordinator may also be required to organize and coordinate meetings, consultations, and events and will engage in other duties as assigned.
Screening Criteria
- Completion of a Degree in the Social Sciences, Law, or Business (equivalencies will be considered)
- Experience in program development, coordination and/or implementation
- Experience with Indigenous cultures and traditions (asset)
- Experience working with Indigenous governments, community partners, law enforcement (asset)
Assessment Criteria
- Knowledge of program development, coordination and/or implementation
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions (asset)
- Knowledge of crime prevention issues and practices (asset)
- Knowledge of Indigenous Governments, community partners, law enforcement and/or other interested parties (asset)
- Research and analysis skills
- Ability to independently manage time and tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
- Relationship building
- Professionalism
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Offer
1. Recent and satisfactory enhanced security clearance
Information for Applicants
For more information about this opportunity please contact, Krista Brodeur, Director, Policing and Public Safety by email at kristabrodeur@gov.nl.ca , or by phone at (709) 729-7268.
- This position is considered a "Position of Trust" and therefore, a job offer may be subject to a satisfactory security check.
- The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
- Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
- It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
- Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
- Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
- This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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