Remote Indigenous Peoples' Court Caseworker

Bilinguallink; Courtenay; Remote; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is seeking an Indigenous Peoples Court Caseworker to provide direct case and file management for clients attending IPC, helping them follow court-directed healing recommendations.

You will connect clients with TBIFC programs and community services, making referrals to ensure timely access and support, while upholding confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Social Services or equivalent.
• Knowledge of judicial system and Indigenous-related statutes.
• Experience with Indigenous communities and culture is an asset.
• Flexible hours including evenings/weekends.
• Criminal reference check and vulnerable sector clearance required.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide case and file management for Indigenous clients at IPC.
• Assist clients to follow healing recommendations from the court.
• Make referrals to TBIFC programs and community services.
• Coordinate services to ensure timely delivery of support.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interviewing & counselling

Confidentiality

Time management

Relationship building

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Social Services diploma or degree

Tools

MS Office / databases

Job description

Indigenous Peoples’ Court Caseworker

Job Posting – 1 Full Time Vacancy

Area of Responsibility

The Indigenous Peoples Court (IPC) Caseworker is responsible for providing case and file management by assisting Indigenous clients attending the Indigenous Peoples Court to follow through with healing recommendations as directed by the court.
The IPC Caseworker will provide direct services, and make necessary referrals to programs and services, within the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC), and in the community to ensure the clients receive services in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Preferred Community College diploma, University degree or equivalent in Social Services and/or minimum of 2 years work in social or justice services environment.
• Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Experience in Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution is an asset.
• Group facilitation, team building and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team oriented setting.
• Effective crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance will be a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible remote work arrangement, based on operational needs and determined by TBIFC.

Deadline Date: Monday, July 21, 2025

Salary: $60,000 / annum

Attention: Hiring Committee
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 North Cumberland Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4P7

For a complete job description, please visit our website https://tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/

Email: [e-mail] or Fax: [phone]

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.