Gladue Writer

Northwest Employment Works; Timmins, Pikangikum, Northwestern Ontario, Sioux Lookout, Dryden; On-site; CAD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is seeking (2) Gladue Writers to prepare reports for the court system regarding Aboriginal offenders. The role requires strong research and writing skills, as well as knowledge of the judicial process. Candidates should have post-secondary education in law or related fields, experience in Gladue Writing, and effective interviewing skills. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $54,113 annually, with additional benefits including pension matching and health coverage.

Benefits

6% pension matching

100% employer paid health benefits

3 weeks paid vacation after first year

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Law, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related experience.
• Experience in Gladue Writing and restorative justice considered an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Gladue Reports for Aboriginal offenders.
• Interview offenders and third parties to gather life circumstances.
• Coordinate the facilitation of the Gladue Report.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Interviewing skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree, or Ojibway

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 Manager of Court Services, 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.

Benefits:
• 6% pension matching
• 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

CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2025

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

Email: [e-mail]

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.

For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/