NISHNAWBE-ASKI LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

Employment Opportunity

Restorative Justice Worker

Term Ending March 31, 2023 (Possibility of Extension)

Possible Locations include:

Attawapiskat, Timmins, Cochrane, Matachewan, James Bay Area

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation (NALSC) is a unique legal services office that provides legal, paralegal and law-related services to the members of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN). The
Restorative Justice Program is an initiative being undertaken by NALSC to provide an alternative to the mainstream justice system which incorporates traditional Indigenous cultural components.

Working under the direction of the Restorative Justice Manager, the Restorative Justice Worker will service the James Bay Mushkegowuk communities through diversion referrals, organizing and facilitating restorative justice circles, submitting reports on a timely basis and assist First Nations in the development of alternative justice systems.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or equivalent experience in social, justice or law related field;
• Experience with the Euro-Canadian Legal system and knowledge of the Indigenous Justice system and experience with Restorative Justice Circles;
• Experience in organizing and delivering training programs;
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment;
• Computer skills – working with Microsoft applications, email and internet;
• Public speaking skills and excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Willingness to communicate with others about law related and traditional issues;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively;
• Access to reliable transportation;
• Ability to speak Cree/Oji-Cree/Ojibway would be an asset.

For a full job description please visit https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/

Location(s): Attawapiskat, Timmins, Cochrane, Matachewan, or James Bay Area.
Hours: FT Term ending March 31, 2023, possibility of extension
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing Date: December 6, 2022

Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,
1805 Arthur St E, Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 2R6

Tel: 1-800-465-5581 Fax: 807-622-3024

NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the

criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however,

only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit our website: www.nanlegal.on.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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