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The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan. The Victims Services Branch in La Ronge is seeking a highly-skilled, self-confident, assertive, and disciplined individual to work in the La Ronge Victim/Witness Services office in a permanent full-time position reporting to the Program Manager

The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan. The Victims Services Branch in La Ronge is seeking a highly-skilled, self-confident, assertive, and disciplined individual to work in the La Ronge Victim/Witness Services office in a permanent full-time position reporting to the Program Manager of Victims Services in Prince Albert.

As one of seven Victim/Witness Co-ordinators in Saskatchewan, you will provide specialized, court-based services to victims and witnesses of crime in the La Ronge region of the province, with a focus on children and other vulnerable witnesses. You will work co-operatively with crown prosecutors and other agencies to assess, educate, assist, and support victims and witnesses during the criminal court process and identify the needs of victims in the courts.

The successful candidate must have knowledge of the criminal justice system as it applies to criminal court as well as court procedures and victim trauma, including the grieving process and the impact of victimization on children and adults. You must be able to work independently and have excellent communication skills in order to prepare adults and children for court.

You must demonstrate good character in order to maintain the integrity of the justice system and the people it serves, and ensure confidentiality within and outside of the place of work. You must have a valid driver's licence.

The ability to work flexible hours and travel throughout the northern region of Saskatchewan on a regular basis, both by automobile and by airplane, along with the Provincial Court party is key to this position. The ability to speak Cree and/or Dene would be considered an asset.

Typically, the knowledge and skills required to be successful in this position would be gained through a Bachelor of Social Work degree and related work experience.

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