Job Description:

REPORT TO:           The Justice Committee Program Manager of the Justice Department.

The Coastal Justice Committee Coordinator provides direct support to the local justice committee coordinators throughout the Ungava coast. Participates in meetings with partnering organizations related to the Ungava coast and as required by the Justice Committee Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Bringing forward culturally based processes of restoring harmony in the community based on Inuit legal traditions;
• Provide direct assistance to other Justice Committee Coordinators in case management, administrative support, and expertise in relation to the mandate of the program;
• To follow up with the Justice Committee Program Manager/Project Manager regarding all matters related to Justice Committees and their work;
• Travel as required to provide such an assistance as described above;
• Act as a resource person on Inuit traditions and culture in matters related to court officials and within the justice system in general when requested by the Justice Committee Program Manager;
• Meeting with people referred to the Justice Committee Program and providing culturally relevant support when needed;
• Case Management : receiving referrals of Inuit from the community from the court and managing their file until completion;
• Administrative duties : entering statistics, answering telephone and emails, ensure office has sufficient supplies by communicating with regional office, completing any necessary forms required by supervisor or partners;
• Plan and organize “on the land” or other traditional activities for clients with your participation and committees member’s;
• Plan and organize & facilitating cultural programs for clients with your participation and committee’s members;
• Travel when required with the traveling court, meetings, for training;
• Offer mediation or conflict resolution between client and affected persons and support them in their healing path or restoring harmony process.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or relavent work experience;
• Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Good knowledge in the use of Microsoft office;
• Inuit and cultural knowledge and understanding, is required;
• Strong desire to support and assist your fellow Inuit to access to culturally appropriate programs and support;
• Showing organizational skills and being action oriented;
• Demonstrating integrity and respect;
• Be reliable and autonomous;
• Experience in intervention with the youth and adults, is an asset;
• Experience in management.

*Extensive training and continuous support will be provided to employees.

Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to employees of the Corporation as outlined in the Makivvik Corporation Human Resources Policy Manual