NALSC searching for Community Legal Workers in Pikangikum and Moose Factory
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The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation provides legal, paralegal, and law-related services including public legal education to the members of the First Nations of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN). The Corporation also functions as an Area Office of Legal Aid Ontario (LAO).
The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting a part-time Community Legal Worker for Pikangikum
Community Legal Worker – Part -Time
The CLW is a crucial member of the NALSC team. S/he will work with justice personnel and the community to improve the administration of the Euro-Canadian legal system of justice, and assist clients and their families in various legal matters. S/he will play a central role in the development and delivery of public legal education in the communities and assist in promoting and co-ordinating NALSC restorative justice programs.
Qualifications:
- successful completion of Secondary School at a minimum, but some post-secondary education is preferred;
- knowledge of the Euro-Canadian legal system and knowledge of Restorative Justice alternatives;
- must be discreet and professional;
- able to work with minimal supervision
- excellent written and oral communications skills
- ability to speak the Ojibway language preferred;
- willingness to communicate with others about law-related and traditional issues;
- must be willing and able to travel.
Location: Pikangikum
Salary: Salary negotiable for 20 hours per week
Closing Date: Friday, January 23, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Please submit your resume and cover letter including 3 references to: Mary Jean Robinson, Area Director, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation, 86 Cumberland Street S., Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2V3. (Fax 1-807-622-3024) Email: baillieh@lao.on.ca
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation provides legal, paralegal, and law-related services including public legal education to the members of the First Nations of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN). The Corporation also functions as an Area Office of Legal Aid Ontario (LAO).
The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting a full-time Community Legal Worker for Moose Cree First Nation
Community Legal Worker
The CLW is a crucial member of the NALSC team. S/he will work with justice personnel and the community to improve the administration of the Euro-Canadian legal system of justice, and assist clients and their families in various legal matters. S/he will play a central role in the development and delivery of public legal education in the communities and assist in promoting and co-ordinating NALSC restorative justice programs.
Qualifications:
- successful completion of Secondary School at a minimum, but some post-secondary education is preferred;
- knowledge of the Euro-Canadian legal system and knowledge of Restorative Justice alternatives;
- experience in organizing and delivering programs;
- must be discreet and professional;
- able to work with minimal supervision
- excellent written and oral communications skills
- ability to speak the Cree language fluently an asset;
- willingness to communicate with others about law-related and traditional issues;
- must be willing and able to travel.
Location: Moose Cree First Nation with extensive travel to Moosonee.
Salary: Salary to commensurate with experience
Closing Date: Friday, January 23, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Please submit your resume and cover letter including 3 references to: Mary Jean Robinson, Area Director, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation, 86 Cumberland Street S., Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2V3. (Fax 1-807-622-3024) Email: baillieh@lao.on.ca
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.