Facilitator - Indigenous Youth Legal Education

6 days ago

Vancouver, Canada Level Justice Full time

**Job Title**: Facilitator - Indigenous Youth Outreach Program (IYOP)
**Location**: Various (in-person workshops across regions, some virtual facilitation may be available)
**Position Type**: Contract / Part-Time (September 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026)
**Time Commitment**: 5 - 8 Hours per Week
**Reports to**: Desneige Frandsen, Indigenous Justice Program Manager

**About Level Justice and IYOP**

Level Justice is a national non-profit committed to eliminating systemic barriers to justice. Our **Indigenous Youth Outreach Program (IYOP)** is a hands-on legal education and mentorship initiative that connects Indigenous youth with legal professionals through culturally grounded workshops, mock trials, and restorative justice experiences.

**Position Summary**

Facilitators are key members of the IYOP team, working directly with Indigenous youth to deliver engaging, culturally responsive, and empowering legal education programming. Facilitators guide youth through a mock trial curriculum, support youth voices, and help foster understanding of the Canadian legal system through an Indigenous lens.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education, access to justice, and building meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Deliver IYOP workshops** in schools, community centres, and courtrooms, using Level’s established curriculum and materials.
- **Create a safe and inclusive space** for youth to participate, learn, and express themselves.
- **Facilitate activities** such as mock trials, legal literacy games, and restorative justice circles.
- **Collaborate with justice system professionals** (judges, lawyers, court staff) to coordinate guest visits and courthouse components.
- **Adapt materials and delivery** to meet the literacy and learning needs of each youth group.
- **Support evaluation** by gathering feedback and reflecting on each session’s successes and challenges.
- **Attend training and debrief sessions** led by Level Justice to ensure consistent and informed program delivery.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Experience working with youth, particularly Indigenous youth, in an educational or community setting.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of or interest in the Canadian legal system, Indigenous justice, and/or restorative practices.
- Commitment to cultural humility and equity-based approaches.
- Ability to work independently, manage logistics, and adapt to changing environments.
- Lived experience as an Indigenous person is considered a strong asset.
- Availability to travel locally for workshops.

**Compensation**

Facilitators are paid $30/h per lesson delivered, up to $90. This includes 2 hours of preparation time and 1 hour of lesson delivery. The Facilitator is responsible for transportation and arriving on time for each lesson.

**To Apply**

Application for IYOP Facilitation - [City, Province]

**Example**: Application for IYOP Facilitation - Vancouver, BC

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 8 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Do you identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- working with youth: 1 year (preferred)
- legal education or work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-08

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