Indigenous Criminal Court Worker

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

The Indigenous Criminal Court Worker’s primary responsibility is to assist in reducing the over representation of Indigenous people involved in the Canadian justice system to better understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the courts. The Indigenous Criminal Court Worker will collaborate with the client in the development of a plan of care directed towards addressing the root causes of the client’s behaviour which brought them before the courts. Frequent and consistent follow up with the client will be required to support the client to complete their plan of care. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred university degree or diploma in social services and/or a minimum of 5 years work experience with previous experience working in an Indigenous social or justice services environment.


• Knowledge of structure and procedures of justice systems and their functions, including Canadian criminal procedure, Criminal Code of Canada, and court decisions regarding Indigenous persons.


• Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures and restorative justice principles.


• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, incarceration, the impacts of trauma, engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.


• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing skills.


• Self-motivated individual with ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.


• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills; meet deadlines.


• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment.


• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands; ability to problem solve and take initiative.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and/or weekends.


• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and the use of a vehicle.


• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

Reposting

Submission Date: Tuesday July 7, 2026

Salary: $55,000/ annum

                                                     Please submit resume with three (3) references to the:

                                                                             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: [email protected] or Fax: (807) 344-8945

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