Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. Our client prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid stat and civic holidays
• 35 hour work week
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer.
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development.
• Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses

SCOPE:

The Indigenous Victim and Family Liaison (IVFL) is to provide support and guidance to the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women.  In addition, the IVFL will provide a full range of individual advocacy and support to Indigenous women who have been victimized and experienced various forms of abuse.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum college diploma and/or degree in social services, Criminology, Indigenous Learning or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in advocacy or related field.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, specific experience as advocate an asset.
• Advocacy work on behalf of Community Members, including referral to local service agencies.
• Experience tracking and reporting statistical information.
• Crisis support, guidance and referral skills.
• Knowledge and working of Not-For Profit Organizations.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management and presentation skills with the ability to follow through on assigned duties independently within strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communications, with emphasis on keen listening and ability to effectively interpret verbal communications and needs of prospective Community Members.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office; competency working with other databases.
• Knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Indigenous Women and their families.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
• Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
• Valid current vulnerable sector criminal records check, 1st Aid/CPR.
• A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required.  This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements.  This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
• Ability/willingness to travel.
• Our client is committed to implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, our client has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.