Indigenous Criminal/family Combined Court Worker

3 days ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Full time

The Indigenous Criminal/Family Combined Court Worker’s primary responsibility is to assist Indigenous adults, youth and families in contact with criminal, family, child protection and youth court to better understand their options, responsibilities and rights when appearing before the courts. The Combined Court Worker will collaborate with the client in the development of a plan of care directed towards addressing the root causes which brought them before the courts. Frequent and consistent follow up with the client will be required to support the client to complete their plan of care.

Qualifications:

- Preferred Community College diploma, University degree or equivalent in Social Services and/or a minimum of 5 years work in a social or justice services environment.
- Knowledge of the structure and procedures of justice systems and their functions, including Canadian criminal procedure, Criminal Code of Canada, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons.
- Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures and restorative justice principles.
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, incarceration, the impacts of trauma, engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing skills.
- Self-motivated with ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
- Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills; meet deadlines.
- High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and/or weekends.
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check is a condition of employment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Will require a valid Drivers Abstract upon hiring.

Re-Posting Deadline Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

**Salary**: $55,000 per annum

Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to the attention of the Hiring Committee Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

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