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NISHNAWBE-ASKI  LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

Employment Opportunity

The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation (NALSC) is a unique legal services organization governed by a First Nation Board of Directors with its administrative office in Thunder Bay.  The Corporation provides legal, paralegal, public legal education, law reform, restorative justice and victim/witness services to the members of First Nations of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN).  This innovative legal service places substantial responsibility for the administration of justice and the provision of all legal services to the members of NAN.  NALSC is presently recruiting a Full Time Executive Director to manage and direct the overall operations of the Corporation.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Working under the direction and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the implementation of NALSC policies and procedures in the supervision and management of the overall services and program delivery of this unique organization.  He/she will plan, assess and implement the future direction and operation of NALSC to improve the administration of justice.  In addition, he/she is responsible in a variety of duties including the supervision of all staff; the preparation of financial, annual workplans and reports; negotiations for additional resources; and liaises with funding agencies, governments, First Nations and justice/court personnel.  He/she will facilitate, plan and direct the on-going development and delivery of Community Accountability Conferencing incorporating traditional approaches as outlined in the NALSC Strategic Plan and assist First Nations in the planning, research and development of alternative justice systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University/College degree in management studies, law, social services and/or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience with the Euro-Canadian legal system and Aboriginal justice systems and issues.
• Five to ten years work experience in program management and administration capacity preferably in an Aboriginal organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Anishnawbe way and a proven ability to work effectively with people of diverse educational and cultural orientations and affiliations.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Computer skills in word processing using MS Word.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively.
• Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibway.

LOCATION:   Thunder Bay, Ontario
SALARY:   To be determined based upon experience.
CLOSING DATE:  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003

Please send resume including three (3) references to:  Hiring Committee, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation, 86 Cumberland Street South, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2V3

Tel: 807-622-1413, Toll Free: 1-800-465-5581, Fax: 807-622-3024

For more information and a copy of the complete job description, please call Zelda Watt at 1-800-465-5581.  Please Note:  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.