Please 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 21 months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
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
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
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)
Working as part of a small maintenance team at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, you will enjoy a variety of tasks as well as a steady work schedule (Mondays-Fridays). In this role you can expect to:
- Escort and help skilled tradespeople while they perform a variety of maintenance, renovation and repair tasks
- Perform general maintenance and building upkeep duties such as changing light bulbs, painting, etc.
- Operate and maintain various pumps/burners, water softeners, kitchen and grounds equipment
- Groundskeeping such as clearing snow and mowing grass
- Supervise inmate helpers and report their conduct
- You are certified in one of the skilled trades as recognized by the Ontario Government, or you have equivalent experience
- You have a current First Aid and Heartsaver certificate, or the ability to obtain these before hire
You can:
- perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks (e.g. painting, carpentry, welding, lock repair)
- operate and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and fire systems, as well as instrumentation and control systems
- interpret, organize and complete blueprints, schematics, specification diagrams and drawings
You can:
- interpret and apply relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, and provincial building codes
- obtain and apply correctional facility security requirements (i.e., lockouts, tagouts and elevated work procedures)
- understand and apply the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and institutional security practices and procedures to recognize workplace hazards and security breaches, and ensure prompt corrective action
You can:
- discuss work projects with others and ensure work is completed on time
- complete reports on assigned projects and maintain accurate logs
- give instructions in the safe use of power equipment and hand tools
- access information about warranty and service agreements
- prepare reports and respond to inquiries
- You are able to use computer applications and automated systems
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!
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
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- 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
