Guide Métis Albertans through Canada's justice system from Slave Lake with legal-system knowledge, advocacy, and trauma-informed support. This full-time contract role runs through October 31, 2027.
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government seeks a Métis Justice System Navigator within its Justice Department. Reporting to the Métis Justice Program Manager, you will help clients overcome access barriers and connect with needed information and supports. Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, culturally grounded, and case-management skills are central to this work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Navigate Métis Albertans through the Canadian justice system
- Advocate for clients at court and legal appointments
- Complete, organize, and maintain client documentation
- Develop safety plans while assessing client risk
- Build relationships with legal professionals and community resources
Requirements:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field
- At least two years' relevant criminal justice or related experience
- Knowledge of Canadian justice and Métis issues
- Valid Class 5 licence and operational vehicle
- Required police, vulnerable sector, and child intervention checks
Bring justice navigation, client advocacy, and culturally grounded support to Métis Albertans through the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.
Métis Justice System Navigator in Slave Lake employer: Albertametis
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