(2) GLADUE WRITERS

Wawatay Native Communications Society; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is looking for two Gladue Writers to prepare comprehensive Gladue Reports for Aboriginal offenders. The role requires a strong educational background in Law or related fields and exceptional writing and research skills. Successful candidates will engage with clients and community members to convey the complexities of each individual's life circumstances in the judicial context. This full-time role is located in various ON communities including Dryden, Kenora, and Sioux Lookout, and offers a starting salary of $54,113 annually along with additional benefits.

Benefits

100% employer paid health benefits

3 weeks paid vacation after first year

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Law, Criminal Justice, or Social Work.
• Experience in Gladue writing and restorative justice programs is an asset.
• Knowledge of the judicial process and Criminal Code relevant to Aboriginal persons.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Gladue Reports for NAN members based on interviews and corroborating information.
• Research historical context for offenders’ Gladue Reports.
• Coordinate the facilitation of the Gladue Report process.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Interviewing skills

Ability to interact with clients

Education

Post-secondary education in Law

Post-secondary education in Criminal Justice

Post-secondary education in Social Work

Tools

MS Office Software

Job description

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation Employment Opportunity

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a

(2) GLADUE WRITERS

(External Posting)

Dryden, Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Pikangikum or Timmins, ON

Under the direction of the Gladue Manager, the Gladue Writer will prepare Gladue Reports for Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) members in the court system process in accordance with the Gladue sentencing principles as per section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code. The Gladue Reports provide the courts with a comprehensive picture of an Aboriginal offender’s life circumstances and systemic barriers. This information is gathered by interviewing the offender and corroborating the life circumstances of the offender by interviewing third parties, such as family, extended family, and community members.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Law, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related work experience in the justice field;

• Coordinate the facilitation of the Gladue Report;

• Ability to research primary and secondary sources for historical discourse for Gladue Reports;

• Experience working in courts, Gladue Writing, and restorative justice programs will be considered an asset;

• Knowledge of the judicial process, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes, and related court decisions regarding Aboriginal persons;

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision;

• Exceptional writing skills and effective interviewing skills;

• Ability to interact with clients, build rapport and trust, effective verbal and listening skills;

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends;

• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment

• Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree, or Ojibway an asset.

• 100% employer paid health benefits.

• 3 weeks paid vacation after your first year.

Location: Dryden, Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Pikangikum, or Timmins, ON

Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)

Starting Salary: $54,113 Annually

Existing Position: Yes

Please send cover letter, and resume to:

Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,

101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4

NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation