The Indigenous Community Council Program (ICCP) Caseworker is responsible for providing case and file management by facilitating circles including intervention services to youth their families and adults. The focus of services is to encourage accused persons to accept responsibility for their criminal behaviour and to be accountable for their conduct by becoming active in rectifying the wrong they have caused. The ICCP Caseworker is further responsible for administration and ensuring successful completion of Healing & Wellness Plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred postsecondary diploma/degree or equivalent in Social Justice Services and/or minimum of three (3) years work in social or justice services environment.
Knowledge of the judicial system Criminal Code and other related federal and provincial statutes. Knowledge of sentencing principles alternative measures and restorative justice principles.
Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset
Experience in Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution is an asset
Experience in program delivery and administration
Group facilitation team building and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative
Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team oriented setting
Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues and proven ability to work within a trauma-informed and culturally competence-informed lens
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications
Excellent case and file management skills stress and time management skills ability to meet deadlines
Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing counselling recording and data collection skills.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends
Must have a valid Ontario drivers license and reliable transportation
A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of the employment offer
Deadline Date: Friday February 13 2026
Salary: $60000 per annum
Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:
Attention: Hiring Committee
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay ON P7A 4P7
Email: or Fax:
See our website for more information: Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
Miigwetch to all who apply however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is one of the original six Friendship Centres in Ontario. TBIFC is also the founding member of the OFIFC.