Community Justice Specialist - Jobs in Pond Inlet, NU

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Community:Pond InletReference number:05-507260Type of employment:IndeterminateUnion Status:This position is included in the Nunavut Employees UnionSalary:$97,372 per year for 37.5 hour/weekNorthern Allowance:$28,577 per yearSubsidized staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, October 14, 2022 - 11:59pmThis employment opportunity is open to all applicants.Reporting to the Community Justice Manager, the incumbent will oversee the delivery of the Community Justice Division’s community-based justice programming in one of four Nunavut regions. Specific focus of Community Justice program delivery including crime prevision, restorative practices, offender reintegration, after-care programs and Contribution Agreement accountability. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other Community Justice Specialists, the Community Justice Manager and the Director in program planning for the enhancement and growth of community-based justice initiatives in Nunavut.The position will provide direct supervision to the Government of Nunavut employed Community Justice Outreach Workers in the region. The incumbent will also organize and deliver training that involves community members and municipalities to develop appropriate community justice initiatives. Among other duties listed on the job description, reviewing and verifying financial records and reporting as outlined in the Contribution Agreement will also be required.To be successful in this position, the incumbent must have knowledge of GN Financial and Human Resources policies, procedures and practices; restorative justice models and the criminal justice system. Knowledge of various Acts such as the Child and Family Services Act and the Family Abuse Intervention Act is also required. The ability to organize and deliver training to those involved in community justice initiatives, community-based personnel and Department of Justice staff will be required. Good supervisory, organizational and interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to work within a team environment. As the incumbent will work directly with other CJOW’s/SAO’s/Community groups, the incumbent must have good verbal and written communication skills. Office Management experience will be considered an asset.The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job is usually obtained through a degree or diploma in Social Science or Justice Field with a minimum of three (3) years related experience. Supervisory experience or managing staff is considered an asset. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in Inuktitut is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to Igloolik_HR@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce, therefore priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Contact:Department of Human Resources (Igloolik)Government of NunavutP.O. Box 239Igloolik, Nunavut X0A 0L0Phone: 867-934-2025Toll free: 1-800-682-9033Fax: 867-934-2027Email: Igloolik_hr@gov.nu.cawww.gov.nu.ca/human-resourcesQuick Apply

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