Job Description:

Reports to:                                   The Gladue Program Manager in the Justice Division of the President’s Department.

The GLADUE WRITER aims to:

• Provide the court with a comprehensive picture of the life circumstances and background factors of the accused that played a part in bringing them before the courts. The report identifies alternatives to prison, types of resources available in the community, including Inuit specific programs and services that address the underlying issues the accused is encountering.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with the accused person in order to prepare, research, and write the Gladue Report;
• To receive appropriate Gladue Report referrals from the Nunavik Justice Officer;
• To liaise with Indigenous and non-indigenous resources / service providers for the purpose of preparing a well organized plan;
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with Justice personnel (judges, defense lawyer, crown attorney) in relation to the production of Gladue reports;
• Prepare and submit all reports as required including any statistical reports deemed necessary by the NJO;
• Undertake program promotion and awareness (Justice Coordinator training and community education);
• Become knowledgeable regarding community resources (Indigenous & non-Indigenous) available to Inuit offenders;
• Prepare a sentencing report (shorter version of a Gladue report) upon request of the court, crown, or defense lawyer, for certain situations;
• Be available to travel, when requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Great computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Inuit traditions and cultural knowledge and understanding, is required;
• Management and leadership skills;
• Working experience with the judicial system in Nunavik, an asset;
• Knowledge of the social, judicial or correctional field;
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills;
• Be reliable, autonomous, ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing and priorities;
• Security clearance is required.

Training will be available for Beneficiaries in the advancement for their career.

Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik.

Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as:

Group Insurance

Simplified Pension Plan

Vacation:                        starting at 20 days

Sick days:                       15 days

Isolation premium:    To a max. of $20,800

Cargo allowance:        To a max. of $6,500

Gas allowance:            To a max. of $3,500

Travel Benefit:             To a max. of $25,000

Housing allowance:   To a max. of $12,000