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Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation  

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 and funded by the Department of Justice and Legal Aid Ontario. The Program provides an alternative to the mainstream justice system which incorporates traditional Aboriginal cultural components.  NALSC is seeking a Restorative Justice Worker to service the communities of Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations; Deer Lake, Fort Severn, Keewaywin, McDowell Lake, North Spirit Lake and Popular Hill First Nation.

Restorative Justice Worker

Working under the direction of the Executive Director and the Restorative Justice Coordinator, the Restorative Justice Worker will play an important role in the development and delivery of Community Accountability Conferencing in the program’s mandated communities, and would assist First Nations in the development of alternative justice systems.  

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of secondary school and/or equivalent experience in social, justice or law related field;
• Experience with the Euro-Canadian Legal system and knowledge of culturally appropriate alternatives;
• Experience in organizing and delivering training programs;
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment;
• Computer skills required for word processing using MS Word;
• Good writing skills, ability to meet deadlines and generate reports;
• Willingness to communicate with others about law related and traditional issues;
• Public speaking - excellent communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively.
• Ability to speak Ojibway or Ojicree would be a definite asset.

Location:          Position to be based in Red Lake, Ontario

Salary:              To be determined based upon experience.

Closing Date:    Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 5:00 pm.

Please send resume including three (3) references to:

Derek E. Lyons, Restorative Justice Coordinator
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
86 South Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2V3 Tel: 807-622-1413  Fax: 807-622-3024  Toll Free: 800-465-5581  

For more information and/or a copy of the job description, please contact Jocelyn Rae, Restorative Justice Assistant. 

E-mail applications are acceptable – send to:  jrae@nanlegal.on.ca. 

Please note:  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.