Public Legal Education and Communications Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
Employment Opportunity
PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Thunder Bay, ON
The Public Legal Education and Communications Coordinator (PLECO) is responsible for delivering on NALSC’s mandate to offer PLE to NAN communities through workshops and presentations, community visits, career fairs, clinic days, promotions and booth displays, newsletters and website information, and radio shows. The PLECO works under the Director of Legal Services and Legal Aid Administrator and all aspects and programs of NALSC. The PLECO will also assist the Director of Legal Services, Legal Aid Administrator and NALSC with administrative duties including procurement, research, record-keeping and more.
Qualifications:
- Postsecondary degree or diploma in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture including an understanding of the history and justice related issues
- Knowledge of NALSC programs
- Ability to work co-operatively and constructively as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels of government, other legal professions and the general public
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and its components
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook) or equivalent applications
- Experience working with NAN and in First Nation Communities
- Excellent case and file management skills, administrative and coordination skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree, or Ojibway an asset.
Benefits:
- 6% pension matching
- 100% employer paid health benefits.
- 3 weeks paid vacation after your first year.
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)
Salary: $61,479 Annually
Existing Vacancy: Yes
CLOSING DATE: December 14, 2025
Please send cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation, 101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101 Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4
Email: hr@nanlegal.on.ca
NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/
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