Due to popular demand, BC Corrections, in partnership with the Justice Institute of BC, is holding three additional orientation sessions for Okanagan residents interested in becoming correctional officers.

Previously scheduled sessions held in Osoyoos, Oliver and Penticton were well-received, with 290 people attending the initial two-hour orientation sessions and just over 200 attending or registered for the more in-depth readiness sessions.

The new Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) will create more than 240 correctional officer positions in the area. With it slated for completion in 2016, these sessions will help prepare those interested for the next steps in the process.

The two-hour orientation sessions will provide an overview of correctional work, including the culture, safety and security, team work and professionalism, which are fundamental aspects of the job:

• Nov. 10, 2014 - Frank Venables Theatre, Oliver - 6-8 p.m.
• Nov. 22, 2014 - Justice Institute, Kelowna - 9-11 a.m.
• Nov. 22, 2014 - Justice Institute, Kelowna - 1-3 p.m.

Those interested in attending can call 604 462-5170, or register by email at recruiter.occ@gov.bc.ca with REGISTER in the subject line. Please include your first and second session choices and contact information in the body of the email.

View the Okanagan Correctional Centre information session poster: http://ow.ly/DA2rF

Quick Facts:

• The Okanagan Correctional Centre - a 378-cell, high-security facility - will be located on a 14.5-hectare (36-acre) site site in the Osoyoos Indian Band’s Senkulmen Business Park, seven kilometres north of Oliver on Highway 97
• Additional readiness sessions are being planned for spring 2015.

Learn More:

BC Corrections: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/corrections

The Justice Institute of BC: www.jibc.ca

Media Contacts:

Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Justice
250 213-3602