Local Justice Committee Coordinator

Makivvik; Canada; Remote; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Makivvik is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker to guide Inuit through the judicial and correctional process, offering culturally appropriate mediation, referrals and advocacy. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with the Justice Committee and other partners to promote healing and restorative outcomes.

Responsibilities include client file management, organizing traditional activities, and contributing to reports and statistics while travel is required to meet client needs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication across multiple languages.
• Understanding of Inuit culture and traditions a must.

Responsibilities

• Guide Inuit through judicial and correctional processes in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Manage client referrals and files from intake to completion.
• Promote Inuit approaches to justice, healing and harmony within the community.
• Organize traditional and on-the-land activities with clients and Justice Committee members.
• Provide mediation and conflict resolution support to clients, families and others.
• Serve as a cultural resource to partners and assist with bail plans and sentencing.
• Offer community insights on Inuit culture when appropriate.
• Complete administrative duties, including statistics, files, forms and reporting.
• Travel as required and perform related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Skills

Inuktitut language skills

English language skills

French language skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Reports to: The Justice Committee Program Supervisor in the Justice Division of the President’s Department

Status of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Deadline to Apply: October 30,2026

Responsibilities:

• Guide and support Inuit throughout the judicial and correctional process in a culturally appropriate manner, including alternative measures and reintegration;


• Manage client referrals and files from intake to completion;


• Promote Inuit approaches to justice, healing and restoring harmony within the community;


• Organize and participate in traditional, cultural and on-the-land activities with clients and Justice Committee members;


• Provide mediation and conflict resolution support to clients, families and affected persons;


• Serve as a cultural and community resource to Para-Judicial Workers, court officials and other justice partners, including support with bail plans and sentencing;


• Provide community-based insight and guidance on Inuit culture, traditions and realities when appropriate;


• Complete required administrative duties, including statistics, client files, forms, emails and other reporting;


• Travel as required; and perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma;


• Strong communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;


• Knowledge and understanding of Inuit culture and traditions is required;


• Knowledge or experience in the social, judicial or correctional field is considered an asset;


• Strong organizational and time-management skills;


• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage responsibilities effectively;


• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism and good judgment; and Security clearance is required.

All marginal benefits available to employees of the Corporation as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual

It is the Corporation’s objective to favor and promote the employment of Inuit beneficiaries of the JBNQA.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.