Correctional Liaison Agent – Federal

Makivvik, the trusted political organization with a rich history of representing the Inuit of Nunavik since 1978. Through Makivvik and our subsidiaries, Makivvik has created opportunities for Nunavik Beneficiaries and those who live in Nunavik, today more than 500 Nunavimmiut are employed within the Makivvik network in our offices and subsidiaries.

Training will be available for Beneficiaries in the advancement for their career. Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik.

• Provide information to federal offenders on the early release opportunities such as Section 84 and parole;
• Identify resources and community contacts that may be used to create a release plan for federal offenders;
• Write release plans in collaboration with Correctional Services staff;
• Provide cultural background and community resources to correctional staff to assist in developing a release plan;
• Participate in meetings related to individual release planning;
• Case management;
• Collaborate with local Justice committees in relation to the Section 84 process;
• Provide support to offenders during their parole hearing;
• Provide general support to offenders if needed;
• Assist in the organization of visits for justice committees or other helpful resources at the federal detention centers for Nunavimmiut;
• Other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor.

• Inuit and cultural knowledge is required;
• Strong desire to support and assist your fellow Inuit to access to culturally appropriate programs and support;
• Experience in intervention with adults;
• Experience in case management;
• Languages:
  
  Inuktitut and English;
• Good communication skills :
  Verbal and written, is required ;
• Computer skills; word, internet, excel, etc;
• Experience working autonomously and in a team settings;
• Be available to travel by vehicle (having a license is an asset) or public transportation, to detention centers within Quebec.
• Security clearance is required.

* Extensive training and continuous support will be provided to employees that don’t have previous work experience in the justice system.

All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as:

Simplified Pension Plan:
Employer Contribution 7%

Group Insurance:

Life, LTD, Health, & Dental

Vacation:

Starting at 20 days

Gas Allowance:

To a max. of $3,500

Sick Days:15days

Travel Benefit:

To a max. of $25,000

Isolation Premium:

To a max. of $20,800

Housing Allowance:

To a max. of $12,000

Cargo Allowance:

To a max. of $6,500