Public Legal Education & Communications Officer available at NALS in Thunder Bay
NISHNAWBE-ASKI LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LEGAL EDUCATION & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Public Legal Education, provided by NALSC to the people of NAN, is an important aspect of the work of the Corporation in keeping people informed of new developments in law and policy, in familiarizing people with the western legal/justice system, and to ensure issues of importance to the citizens of NAN are disseminated and that people are more aware of their rights and obligations in the legal system. In order to fulfill the obligations of NALSC under the Legal Aid Services Act, and the policies of the Board of Directors, the Education & Communications Officer shall develop and deliver a comprehensive and easy to understand PLE program to the communities of NAN, the NAN schools and leadership of the communities by offering a variety of legal education materials, clinic days, outside resources, and other sources of information (a more detailed job description is available from NALSC).
QUALIFICATIONS:
• At a minimum, the Legal Education and Communications Officer must have a post secondary degree or diploma in law, education, political science or related field.
• Must be familiar with the NAN Communities, Aboriginal issues and legal issues.
• Excellent organizational, research, written and computer skills are required.
• Knowledge and experience working with web applications and desktop publishing programs a must.
• Ability to read, interpret – understand legal materials and issues.
• Ability to speak Ojibway or Cree an asset.
Location: Thunder Bay, with travel to remote communities and other locales
Salary: Commensurate with experience and budget limitations
Closing Date: Friday, June 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. EST
Please send resume including three (3) references to:
Attention: Larry W. Jourdain, Executive Director
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
86 Cumberland St. South
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2V3
Fax: (807) 622-3204
Email: jmckenzie@nanlegal.on.ca
The complete job description is available online at www.nanlegal.on.ca. For more information or for a hard copy of the job description, please contact Jennifer McKenzie at 1-807-766-7079 or 1-800-465-5581 ext. 7079.
Please note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.