Human Trafficking Navigator; Victim Services Navigator); Designated

Competition #: 50020

Department: Justice

Location: SYDNEY

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 12-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status: This opportunity is designated to applicants that are or identify as Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis). See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.

The Justice Supports and Services Division of the Department of Justice consists of three programs: each providing Nova Scotians access to critical programming and support. The Maintenance Enforcement Program helps to facilitate the payment of court-ordered child and spousal support; the NS Restorative Justice Program provides opportunities for those harmed by crime, the person who caused the harm and the communities affected to communicate (directly or indirectly) about the causes, circumstances, and impact of that crime, and to address their related needs.

Victim Services offers support to victims of crime as their case moves through the justice system. Within Victim Services we offer a range of services to help victims of crime, promote victims’ rights and interests and advise government on issues relating to victims of crime; and work with justice partners and the community to develop policies and programs that address the needs of crime victims.

We can help provide the victim, spouse, or relative, with information, support and assistance as their case moves through the criminal justice system. When criminal charges are laid, victims and family members can contact us directly for help. We provide the following programs:
Provincial Victim Services Program, Child Victim/Witness Program, Criminal Injuries Counselling Program, Victim Impact Statement Program, Restitution Program and the Sexual Offense Legal Representation Program.

The Victim Services Officer is responsible for delivering the Provincial Victim Services Program, in accordance with the rights of victims of crime as outlined in the Victim’s Rights and Services Act, the Criminal Code of Canada and the victim-related provisions of other federal and provincial statutes, including the Victim Bill of Rights.

In this position, you support survivors and families of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Responsibilities include:

maintaining an effective communication network with Justice, community and government officials at the regional level, coordinating services for victims of crime within the criminal justice system and the community, monitoring and recommending intervention strategies to address identified gaps in service at the community level, supporting victims for access to justice, and providing referrals to culturally appropriate resources.

• You will ensure the confidentiality of client information and maintain a caseload of highly sensitive files and provide support to help meet clients needs and provide referrals to specialists as needed.
• Ensure client service information is accurately entered in the Victim Services case management system
• Assess risk and communicates information in accordance with the High-Risk Domestic Violence Case Coordination Protocol framework and program policy and procedures.
• Collaborate with other government and community organizations, community outreach, navigation, and support.
• Work with other organizations to provide culturally specific supports and services that meet the needs of survivors and families of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
• Collaborate with African Nova Scotian and Indigenous communities to understand the historic complexities of sexual violence within…