Indigenous Justice Advocate

6 days ago


Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada BC First Nations Justice Council Full time
Company Overview

The BC First Nations Justice Council is a rapidly growing and dedicated team of professionals committed to reducing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system. Our organization is responsible for serving 204 First Nations in BC and works in partnership with the provincial and federal governments to achieve our mandate.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Indigenous Justice Advocate to join our team in Kelowna, BC. As an advocate, you will use your legal skills to represent Indigenous clients facing criminal charges and work closely with Indigenous communities to ensure they have access to culturally safe and Indigenized programs and services.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing legal representation for criminal and child protection matters to Indigenous clients who would not otherwise have legal representation;
  • Advocating on behalf of clients for the diversion of their legal matters from the formal court system to less intrusive measures;
  • Working with the Resource and Support Worker to ensure Indigenous communities and service providers are aware of your role and availability as legal counsel;
  • Developing and maintaining working relationships with Indigenous communities and service providers, probation, diversion, crown counsel and other crown agencies;
  • Collaborating with Indigenous, local, provincial and federal government agencies and service providers to ensure clients have access to culturally safe and Indigenized programs and services;
  • Compiling and submitting statistical data where required.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • Membership in a Canadian Law Society, preferably British Columbia;
  • 1-5 years litigation experience in criminal defence – exposure to MCFD (child welfare) matters would be an asset;
  • Knowledge of local and urban Indigenous cultures;
  • Knowledge of the structure and procedures of Canada's Criminal Justice System, including knowledge of the criminal law, Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Gladue principles and case law;
  • Knowledge of the structure and procedures of British Columbia's child protection system, including the Child Family and Community Services Act, and Bill C-92 – An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families;
  • Valid Driver's License, the use of a vehicle and ability to travel.
Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes health and dental coverage, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans. This is a full-time position with a minimum 75% work arrangement available in-office or remotely.



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