Justice Coordinator and Indigenous Court Worker

Closing Date: Jan 21, 2026

Job Title: #26-01

Justice Coordinator and Indigenous Court Worker

Department: Health and Wellness

Status: Permanent, Full-Time

This posting is to fill one (1) permanent full-time position. This is a two-week posting. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting closes on January 21st, 2026 at 11:59pm. Resumes will be regularly screened until the position is closed.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. However, preference will be given to C/TFN Citizens, associate members, and Indigenous candidates in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

The Carcross/Tagish First Nation is mandated to protect the environment, health and wellness, education and aboriginal rights of our citizens; to continue to preserve to protect our culture, traditions, and languages; to protect and develop our natural resources and strengthen our economy and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation government for our future generations.

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth. Additionally, C/TFN provides a gas stipend for those living more than 25 kilometers from Carcross, and offers generous contributions to a retirement savings plan.

Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness, the Justice Coordinator and Court Worker is responsible for the following: coordinating local crime prevention and justice initiatives, developing (and offering) a variety of community justice programs, assisting with negotiating and administering contribution agreements with the federal and territorial governments. This position will assist Indigenous persons of C/TFN involved in the criminal justice system in obtaining fair, just, equitable, and culturally sensitive treatment.

• Liaising between the RCMP and the Justice Committee once an offence has been committed
• Discussing the possibility of pre-charge intervention with the offender(s), victim(s) and the RCMP after consultation with the Family Council, Health & Wellness and Outreach Workers;
• Increase access to available resources and programs by providing information to C/TFN Citizens about legal, community justice and social programs.
• Improve communication between Indigenous Persons and criminal justice officials by assisting court officials in understanding culture, values and virtues, and customs of C/TFN Citizens as well as the social and economic situation of each client.
• Ensure clients understand the nature of the charges brought against them
• Provide information about: the justice system and how it works, including the right to speak on ones’ own behalf or to request legal counsel and alternative method to justice, such as sentencing circles and restorative justice, where available and appropriate.
• Assist clients with scheduling legal aid and lawyer appointments, bail application and understanding and interpreting court documents, forms, directions and conditions.
• Provide referrals to appropriate legal, community justice and social programs.
• Assist court official in understanding culture, values and virtues and customs of C/TFN Citizens. Facilitate communication between C/TFN clients and the justice system, Advocate for community members in the need of legal aid. Act as a liaison between community members and crown and defense lawyers and other court officials.
• Maintain client files, provide a client service statistic report quarterly. Develop and maintain a work plan and budget for the program
• Developing and implementing an appropriate victim support program
• Developing and implementing an appropriate offender support program
• Ensuring that an appropriate pre-charge intervention/diversion program is implemented and supervised
• Developing appropriate post-charge diversion programs
• Assisting the Family Council to decide whether or not to accept an application for circle sentencing and/or other post-charge options if charges are laid
• Organizing and attending meetings involving the crown, the RCMP, victim(s)…