Talking Together Program Facilitator

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A community legal service provider located in Thunder Bay is seeking a Program Facilitator to lead the Talking Together program aimed at resolving family matters using traditional justice approaches. The role requires excellent communication skills and knowledge of the legal system, with a preference for candidates holding a post-secondary degree. Benefits include pension matching, health benefits, and paid vacation.

Benefits

6% pension matching

100% employer paid health benefits

3 weeks paid vacation after your first year

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience in working with community organizations.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Talking Together program for child welfare matters.
• Conduct circles to empower families in conflict resolution.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of legal system

Cultural knowledge

Experience with NAN and First Nation Communities

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Secondary school diploma

Post-secondary degree in social work or related fields

Job description

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Employment Opportunity

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Thunder Bay, ON

The Talking Together program is to utilize a traditional/alternative justice approach to resolving child welfare/family matters in order to avoid unnecessary and potentially damaging litigation. The process used is the Circle in order to empower families to arrive at acceptable resolutions to matters. Circles are arranged and conducted by a Talking Together Facilitator.

Qualifications:

• Ability to speak the language and knowledge of culture an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of the legal system is an asset.
• This position requires at a minimum a secondary school diploma with related work experience.
• It is preferred that the TTF hold a post-secondary degree or diploma in social work, child and family worker program, mental health or related fields.
• Experience working with NAN and in First Nation Communities.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Some travel may be required.
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.

Benefits:

• 6% pension matching.
• 100% employer paid health benefits.
• 3 weeks paid vacation after your first year.

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)

Starting Salary: $50,140 Annually

Existing Position: Yes

Closing Date: November 23, 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/