The George Gordon First Nation (GGFN) Justice Program aims to promote restorative justice principles, enhance community safety, reduce recidivism, and strengthen cultural resilience within our community. This program seeks to address legal issues and conflicts through a culturally sensitive and community-driven approach.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As the GGFN Justice Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in promoting and implementing justice initiatives within our community. This position combines advocacy, coordination, and community engagement to ensure effective administration of justice services and support systems for our on-reserve residents.
- Manage or support initiatives tied to criminal justice reform, restorative justice, social justice, or equity-focused efforts
- Provide justice support, guidance, and capacity development to the George Gordon members
- Develop, enhance, and maintain justice related programs and partnerships with This will include proposal writing, organizing, planning, facilitating, directing, and evaluating
- Works to support fairness, accountability, and access to justice within the community and system
- Assist as required with the Alternative Measures/Extrajudicial Sanctions processes on George Gordon First Nation
- Serve as a liaison between the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice, Justice Canada, Crown Prosecutors, Defence Lawyers, C.M.P., Victim Support, Addictions, and Mental Health organizations
- Organize, facilitate, and attend each of the GGFN Justice Committee monthly meetings, and include any Justice workers to provide opportunities for capacity development and networking
- Assist GGFN Justice Committee in meeting yearly objectives and requirements
- Coordinate work plan(s), programming activities, budgets, and statistical reporting requirements for the George Gordon Justice Program, and the funding agencies
- Develop, administer, and manage the operations and activities of the George Gordon Justice Program
- Help people navigate systems (legal, social services, reentry programs, victim support, ) and connect them to resources
- File management for the George Gordon Justice Program, which will include ensuring all data entered into the Ministry of Justice customer relationship management database
- Interview, hire, provide training and supervision of Justice Clerk(s)
- Conduct monthly file reviews with each justice worker based on file load to ensure the Ministry of Justice’s Program Policy is being followed
- Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by manager or Justice Committee when required
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Justice, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience would be considered
- Knowledge of Indigenous justice systems, traditions, and cultural practices
- Certification in First Aid and CPR, ASIST, and Victim and Offender Mediation
- Experience in community engagement, advocacy, and project management
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team
- Understanding of the socio-economic challenges facing First Nation people on-reserve and in Saskatchewan
- A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must provide a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Knowledge of local Indigenous languages and cultures is an asset
Employment details:
- Two and a half (2.5) year full-time temporary role with possibility of extension
- Hours of work: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, however some evenings and weekends may be required
- Willingness to travel within the community and occasionally outside for training and meetings
- Work location: George Gordon First Nation, Saskatchewan
- Reports to: Director of Operations
- Salary will be based on experience, training, and education
Application Deadline: February 17, 2026, 4:00PM
Forward your cover letter, resume and three (3) references to: Email: hr@ggfn.ca | Fax: (306) 835-2036
Applicants will only be considered if all the required documentation is received by the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
