Job Order Detail

Description

The Prince Albert Grand Council is accepting applications for:

JUSTICE WORKER, FULL-TIME POSITION, MONTREAL LAKE CREE NATION

This competition is open only to PAGC First Nation Members OR permanent employees of the Prince Albert Grand Council.

Duties:

Under the supervision of the Prince Albert Grand Council Community Justice Worker Supervisor, the successful applicant?s responsibilities will be to:

-    Assist Aboriginal accused to understand their rights, options and responsibilities including court procedures before the criminal courts.
-    To provide counseling, other than legal, information and a list of referral services to Aboriginal adults charged with criminal offences and youth alleged to have committed a criminal offence or quasi-criminal offences under provincial statues.
-    To provide liaison services between accused & those involved in the administration of criminal justice.
-    To assist in enhancing the awareness & appreciation of those in the criminal justice system to Aboriginal traditions, values, customs, languages & socio-economic conditions.
-    To assist the client to obtain legal advice.
-    To give priority services for first and second-time offenders.

Qualifications:

-    The successful applicant must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess a Sask. Driver's license, transportation and willingness to travel.  Knowledge of and sensitivity towards Aboriginal cultures and traditions is an asset for this position.  
-    Ability to speak a First Nations Language would be an asset.

Deadline:     Friday, October 28th, 2016

Submit RESUME COVER and THREE (3) WORK RELATED REFERENCE LETTERS/ Please include email address (applicants will be contacted through email):

Sandy McLachlan, Director of Human Resources
Prince Albert Grand Council
P.O. Box 2410
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan    S6V 7G3
Phone: 953-7217    Fax: 953-1045
E-mail: personnel@pagc.net