Courtworker

Job Description

Native Para-Judicial Services of Quebec (SPAQ) is a non-political, not-for-profit organization created to develop alternatives to the justice system in order to better meet the needs of native communities in the province of Quebec.

 

OPEN POSITION:	COURTWORKER
LOCATION:	Court House in Chisasibi Chisasibi (Québec)
PROGRAM:	The Native Courtworkers program offers legal assistance to Native persons involved in the criminal and penal justice.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES

 

Under the supervision of the director or his representative, the Native Courtworker:

 

1. Inform adequately all Natives accused of their rights and duties regarding court procedures and the justice system generally;
2. Inform adequately all Native person in regard to the justice system and the disposition of a notorious case;
3. Assist all courts of justice, on demand, by supplying to them information about Native traditions and ways of life or by informing the court on the particulars of an accused;
4. Perform all other administrative and professional duties indicated by the director or his representative for the good running of the program;
5. Assist, when so indicated by the director or his representative, any governmental body or organization as a resource person on Native matters regarding justice;
6. Collaborate and or write a Gladue Report this would be a very important asset.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. The job is offered equally to men or women;
2. The candidate has to be a Native person;
3. Fluency in Cri and English or French;
4. Preference will be given to a candidate who has a secondary 5 education; post-Secondary Education in a relevant field and pertinent work experience will be considered;
5. Computer required knowledge (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
6. The candidate should not have any criminal record and/or allow SPAQ/NPJSQ to undertake any necessary investigation;
7. The candidate must be prepared to work with flexible hours, and to travel when needed;
8. The Native Courtworker of Chisasibi area will deliver services to the following Native communities: Chisasibi – Wemindji and Whapmagoostui and surrounding region.

 

 

 

SALARY BENEFITS:	According to salary scale RRSQ, Group Insurance, vacation, sick leave, etc.
DURATION:	PERMANENT 35 HOURS/WEEK PROBATION PERIOD FROM 3 MONTHS T0 6 MONTHS
CLOSING DATE: Extension	Interested candidate should send his/her resume before April 23, 2021  at noon  to the address below

 

Please send application to the following address:

S.P.A.Q.

                                                                       190 Chef Max Gros Louis Street

                                                                          Wendake (Quebec) G0A 4V0            

                                                          Telephone: (418) 847-2094 Fax: (418) 847-5799

Email: info@spaq.qc.ca

 

Write on the envelope or in subject of your e-mail:   Courtworker Chisasibi

N.B. Application will not be retained after deadline.

Only candidates selected for interviews will receive a response.