Circle and Tribunal Coordinator

Position Title:

Circles and Tribunals Coordinator

Posting Period:
Until August 9th 11:59pm

Salary: $70,000 – $82,500 Annually

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society is growing our team!

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our Child Well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well‑being of our children, youth and families.

We're looking for the right people to grow with the organization. Are you interested?

The Circle and Tribunal Coordinator position works directly with the Director of Circle and Tribunal Administration and Clerk(s). They also work closely with internal and external resources and stakeholders to Nigig who may be involved in the decision‑making mechanisms offered under Nigig Nibi Ki‑win (family circles, healing circles, and tribunals).

The Circle and Tribunal Coordinator’s role will be to organize all aspects of Circle and Tribunal gatherings, including location/facility details, scheduling all participants and ensuring all relevant documents are provided as required and with support of the Clerk. The Coordinator will be required to liaise with both internal staff, and external service providers and agencies as may be necessary in the planning of tribunals and circles.

The Coordinator will also be responsible for preparing, providing and/or distributing documentation or correspondence leading up to, or during, circles and/or a tribunal, as well as the delivery of accurate and timely correspondence to legal as may be required.

The Coordinator will report to the Director with respect to the administration of circles and tribunals, and support in the review of policy and protocol development within the context of decision‑making process. The position acts a point of contact for Circle facilitators and Tribunal members, facilitating the organization of training and/or answering immediate questions. This position supports the Director in outreach activities.

The Coordinator supports compliance with all legal requirements as necessary under the law and its regulations and as per protocol, and includes the communication of decisions to the service teams working directly with involved families.

This position will function within legislative requirements, regulations, policies and procedures, and the vision, mission and values of Nigig Gamik, and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.

The Coordinator will work with the role of Circle and Tribunal Clerk, providing direction and guidance.

This is a full‑time position with a hybrid working model. The hybrid model supports the requirement to work on‑site as may needed in the planning of tribunals/circles, connection to teams, and supervision of staff. The role requires the employee to operate under tight deadlines with competing priorities, while maintaining a high degree of attention to details and quality of service.

• Follow the Seven Grandfather teachings as they relate to Nigig and its vision, mission and values.
• Be exceptionally familiar with the child and family well‑being law of Pikwakanagan, Nigig Nibi Ki‑win, acting in accordance with this in all activities.
• Coordinate all parties involved in either tribunals and/or circles as required.
• With the support of the Circle and Tribunal Clerk, will assist in the successful facilitation of each function, as may be required.
• Attend and participate in Algonquin Anishinaabe cultural training and/or activities provided by Nigig and/or AoPFN as able in the administration of their role.
• Engage in learning and incorporating Anishinaabemowin language within the position.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and facilitation of decision‑making processes, including communicating family‑led decisions to relevant parties.
• Ensures circle and tribunal regulations are applied consistently to support the prioritization of voice, safety, dignity, and well‑being of children, youth, and families involved.

• Support Circle…