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Reporting to the Manager, Restorative Justice and Community Safety, or their designate the Indigenous Court Worker’s (ICW) primary responsibility is to assist and support Indigenous individuals, including Kwanlin Dün Citizens, with navigating the legal/court system. The support provided will be unique to each individual, based on each person’s needs and goals, and may include both in and out of court support.
 
The ICW is responsible for attending all regular sessions of court in Whitehorse in full, and potentially Yukon communities upon request. They may also attend related meetings and appointments with individuals upon request.
 
To be successful in this role, the ICW will need to work collaboratively with the Yukon Legal Services Society (YLSS) as we develop our partnership. The ICW will also need to develop and maintain good working relationships with other justice agencies, including but not limited to the RCMP, Yukon Corrections, Court Services, Corrections Services Canada (CSC), Victim Services, Public Prosecutions Service Canada (PPSC), Yukon First Nation justice programs, Yukon court personnel, and other government, community, and private agencies.
 
The ICW will also help guide the development of initiatives designed to improve justice services for First Nations’ people throughout the Yukon. This will be accomplished in part by participating in working groups to promote systemic change within the mainstream justice system, as well as the reclamation of traditional practices.

 Required Qualifications (what we screen/look for on your resume):  An equivalent combination of post-secondary education (i.e.: Diploma), combined with significant current/lived experience in the areas identified above, will equally be considered.

• Experience supporting Indigenous individuals involved in the justice system (e.g., court navigation, legal advocacy, or culturally relevant support)
• Experience working directly with Indigenous communities or organizations in a justice, social service, or community support capacity
• Experience attending and participating in court proceedings as a support worker, advocate, or similar role.
• Experience working collaboratively with partner organizations (e.g., Legal Aid, RCMP, Crown/defense counsel, corrections, or community justice programs)
• Experience providing client-based support services, including advocacy, case management, or accompaniment to appointments/hearings

Knowledge and skills (what we may assess/interview on):

 Excellent organization and time management skills;

• Ability to meet required deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
• Sound mediation, conflict resolution, and lay counselling skills;
• Ability to handle a demanding and often stressful workload;
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and good work ethic;
• Ability to be courteous, tactful, cooperative and take direction;
• Ability to exercise patience and empathy in dealing with stressful and emotional situations; and
• Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidentiality in all situations.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment;

Knowledge of Yukon First Nations history within formalized education systems, residential schools and on-going intergenerational effects specific to education and social programming is an asset. Familiarity with Kwanlin Dün First Nation history, culture, goals and aspirations is required for success in the role.

Conditions of Employment: 

All Kwanlin Dun employees are expected to conduct their duties in a harmonious and cooperative manner intended to enhance the First Nations efforts to build a strong and prosperous organization.

• Required to provide a satisfactory criminal records check with vulnerable sector search.
  
• Valid driver’s license and means of transportation

Salary:                  $68,286.40 - $107,762.20 per annum ($37.52 - $59.21 per hour) Level 6 *plus benefits
Closing Date:     September 11, 2025

*KDFN has generous employer-paid benefits and a matching pension package that commences after 3 months of continued employment plus paid leave accruals.
 
Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources via email to resume@kdfn.net or in person to 35 McIntyre Drive.

• Kwanlin Dun First Nation citizens/members who would like help with writing or updating your resume, please contact House of Learning.
• If you have questions about the recruitment process please contact Randi Brodhagen at randi.brodhagen@kdfn.net  Human Resources.

For a full job description, please access one on our website at http://www.kwanlindun.com/employment


Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) hiring preference policy is in effect.

Failure to identify this on your resume may prevent you from being considered further.

Note: An eligibility list may be used for additional vacancies, including TERM and Auxiliary On-Call (AOC)