NISHNAWBE-ASKI  LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is a unique legal services office governed by an all-Native Board of Directors with its administrative office in Thunder Bay.  The Corporation provides legal, paralegal. And law-related services, public legal education, research and law reform 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.

The Restorative Justice Program is an initiative being undertaken by NALSC to provide alternative to the mainstream justice system to members within NAN through the Community Accountability Conferencing Model altered to incorporate traditional Aboriginal cultural components.  The NALSC is presently recruiting a Restorative Justice Coordinator to implement the restorative justice program for fourteen First Nations of NAN territory.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COORDINATOR

Working under the direction and reporting to the Executive Director, the Restorative Justice Coordinator is responsible for the supervision and management of the delivery of this unique program. S/he will supervise restorative justice workers; work with the justice personnel and the communities to improve the administration of justice.  S/he will play a major role in the development and delivery of the Community Accountability Conferencing Model incorporating traditional approaches and would assist First Nations in the planning and development of alternative justice systems.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of secondary school and/or equivalent experience in a related field
• Knowledge and experience with the Euro-Canadian Legal system and Aboriginal justice systems and issues
• Experience in organizing and delivering training programs
• Experience in program management and administration capacity
• 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 able to travel extensively
• Ability to speak Cree, Oji-cree or Ojibway an asset

Location:  Thunder Bay, Ontario

Salary:  To be determined based upon experience

Closing Date:  Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 5:00 p.m.

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 Jennifer McKenzie at 1-800-465-5581 ext. 7079.  

Please Note:  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.