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Indigenous Courtworker
Job in
St. Catharines, St Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
Anishinabek Employment & Training Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The N’Swakamok Indigenous Friendship Centre (NIFC) is currently accepting resumes for the position of Indigenous Court worker – Full-time (35hrs/week)
Job Purpose:
Provide advocacy to Indigenous people involved in the Canadian Justice System to better understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice. By ensuring Indigenous people have access to legal representation and making referrals and recommendations to individuals whom you work with. Every effort should be made to present these plans of action to courts for consideration.
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Occupation Type
Court clerk/Liasison
Total Positions
1
Wage
0
Hours/Week
0
Days of Work
n/a
Closing Date / Apply By
10/9/2026
Start Date
n/a
Qualifications- Diploma or degree in the Justice, Social Services, or related field of study
- Knowledge of the structure and procedures of the Criminal Justice System
- Knowledge of the Criminal Code, Young Offenders Act and other relevant Acts
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Must possess excellent interviewing and counselling skills
- Must possess excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Knowledge of Indigenous language and culture an asset
- Computer literate- experience in using Microsoft Office
- Collecting statistical information for reporting purposes in a database
- Must be honest, empathetic, and respectful as these attributes are fundamental to being an effective Court worker
- Ability to work within a team-oriented environment
- Work experience in client advocacy and client liaison with various service providers
- Must possess a valid Ontario Drivers license, have access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to travel if required
- Superior ability to work within deadlines under minimal supervision
- Must be able to work with mainstream justice personnel and authority figures in an appropriate manner so as not to cause detriment to the clientele served, the Court worker program, N’Swakamok or its affiliates
- Must provide a Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) which includes screening for vulnerable position
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