Remote Indigenous Peoples' Court Caseworker

Bilinguallink; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is seeking an Indigenous Peoples' Court Caseworker to assist clients at the Indigenous Peoples Court, manage cases, and make referrals to community programs to ensure timely service delivery.

The role requires knowledge of the judicial system, cultural understanding, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. A CPIC and Vulnerable Sector check are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Social Services or equivalent (minimum 2 years in social/justice services).
• Knowledge of judicial system, Criminal Code and related statutes.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture; Indigenous language knowledge is an asset.
• Experience with Restorative Justice or conflict resolution is an asset.
• Group facilitation, teamwork and decision making; problem solving and initiative.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Effective crisis intervention skills.
• Strong interviewing and counseling skills; ability to build trust.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.
• Excellent case and file management, time management, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.
• Clear CPIC and Vulnerable Sector Clearance required.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work a flexible remote work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Provide case and file management for clients attending Indigenous Peoples Court.

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

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.