Lisa Cameron
Kemptville,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with a strong work ethic, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Years of experience working in a high-stress environment amongst a diverse and vulnerable population. Expertise in motivating positive change.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation and Parole Officer (PPO 2)
Ministry Of The Solicitor General
10.2001 - Current
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Reported violations of probation and parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research, interviews and making recommendations for sentencing and for the Ontario Parole Board.
- Develop comprehensive case management plans.
- Assessment and screening/review of criminogenic risk factors linked to policy expectations to establish the appropriate level of supervision to meet the needs of offenders
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Established a solid background and reputation for working with Justice Sector stakeholders including the Crown, Police, community agencies and the Judiciary. Prepared memos and documents to be shared with the same stakeholders and senior management.
- Extensive daily networking
- Facilitation of offender core programming.
- Peer mentorship and coaching
- Leading and scheduling meetings both internally and externally
Judicial Clerk (I-II)
Alberta Justice, Court Of Queen's Bench
05.1999 - 06.2001
- Back-Up Supervisor, Masters Chambers/Justice Chambers
- Attending Court on daily basis (Chambers-Family/Civil, Bail Applications, Bar Admissions, Special Applications, Maintenance Enforcement, Confirmation Hearings, Dependent Adult, viva-voce applications), management of staff in regards to Court dockets
- Swearing in witnesses
- Processing documents, signing authority for court orders, concise record keeping, exhibit control, filing, maintaining and organizing court files, search requests, review and approval of bill of costs, judgments, answering all inquiries
- Training employees, appraisal performance reports
- Commissioner of Oaths
- Recording statistics
Correctional Officer
Alberta Justice Correctional Services
09.1998 - 05.1999
- Care, custody and control of offenders within the institution
- Maintain security through foot patrols, staffing posts, counting/escorting offenders, searches
- Observe and assist offenders through direct interaction
- Participate in visiting/visitor functions
- Emergency response
Systems Operator
Kingston Regional Computer Centre
09.1996 - 04.1998
- Processing of Ontario driver’s license and health cards
- High security position
- Extreme attention to detail maintains quality assurance of product
- Data collection using database software and OS/2 disk operating system
Customer Service Specialist
Rockport Boat Lines
05.1995 - 09.1996
- Direct all incoming calls to appropriate individuals/departments, reception
- Reservations using Business Vision
- Customer service in tourism commodities and retail
- Record management and invoicing
- Organizing trips for international travel groups, collecting money (ticketing and sales)
- Cashier and clerical duties
- Service provided in food and beverage
Customs Inspection Officer
Canada Customs And Excise
05.1993 - 09.1995
- Inspection duties involving persons and vehicles entering Canada
- Customs policy enforcement
- Responsible for training new employees
- Marine division - Report-ins (Individuals, Vessels, and Aircraft)
- Cashier and office work
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Concentration in Criminology And Sociology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON05.1995
Skills
- Self-motivated, Enthusiastic, Driven, Insightful, and Adaptable
- Able to work diligently individually or as part of a team, peer support to foster an inclusive and non-biased workplace
- Engaging a culturally and ethnically diverse group of clients and peers while establishing positive and functional working relationships
- Managing resistance to change and providing guidance, support, feedback and mentoring in a multicultural and inclusive work environment
- Leadership
- Meeting deadlines
- Prioritizing and scheduling activities (time management)
- Providing guidance, support, feedback and mentoring
- Strong interpersonal skills (conflict resolution, active listening, negotiation, defuse conflict, collaboration, excellent oral and written communication, empathy decision making)
Additional Information
- Eastern Region's Succession Management Orientation
- Mindfulness-Based Wellness and Resiliency Program
- Race Relations Seminar
- Community supervision specific training; Domestic Violence, ODARA, Specialized Case Management (Sex Offender, Domestic Violence, Intensive Offenders)
- Collaborative Evaluation Process II project
- Change is Choice training
- Wellness Representative
- Certified in the Court Services Court of Queen’s Bench Paralegal Program
- Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Prevention
- Workplace Violence Prevention
- Call it out: Racism, Racial Discrimination and Human Rights
- May I Help You? (Accessible Customer Service)
Timeline
Probation and Parole Officer (PPO 2)
Ministry Of The Solicitor General
10.2001 - Current
Judicial Clerk (I-II)
Alberta Justice, Court Of Queen's Bench
05.1999 - 06.2001
Correctional Officer
Alberta Justice Correctional Services
09.1998 - 05.1999
Systems Operator
Kingston Regional Computer Centre
09.1996 - 04.1998
Customer Service Specialist
Rockport Boat Lines
05.1995 - 09.1996
Customs Inspection Officer
Canada Customs And Excise
05.1993 - 09.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Double Concentration in Criminology And Sociology
University of Ottawa
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