POSITION:                  Director of Justice

DEPARTMENT:          Justice

COMPETITION #:      2025-043

LOCATION:                Timmins or Mushkegowuk Communities

TERM:                         Full-Time

CLOSING DATE:        September 29, 2025 at 4:00pm EST

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the immediate supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and functional direction of the Regional Justice Committee, the Director of Justice Services shall provide strategic direction, leadership, advice and management support to Mushkegowuk First Nations and Mushkegowuk Council on justice policy, services and program development. The DOJS will be responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of a regional justice strategy and other related justice mandates, including expansion of culturally appropriate justice systems and programs. They will work closely with the federal and provincial governments, as well as other stakeholders responsible for community safety and justice services.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant post-secondary education equivalent to a college diploma or an undergraduate or post-graduate degree.
• Minimum five years of experience working with First Nations on justice related issues, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the Mushkegowuk First Nations culture, history, values and expectations.
• Good working knowledge of relevant provincial and federal justice legislation, policies, and programs.
• Strong critical thinking skills are required.
• Excellent research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience in facilitating discussion groups and providing public presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software.
• Effective proposal writing and follow up reporting requirements.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and in stressful situations.
• Fluency in the Cree language is an asset.
• Must be willing to travel to Mushkegowuk Communities and work various hours
• Full Class G License

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses, quoting Competition #2025-043 no later than 4:00 PM on September 29, 2025to:

Human Resources Department

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

PO Box 370

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0                                    

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-268-3282

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.