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Job Ad
Ministry: Ministry of the Attorney General
Division: Criminal Law
Position Title: ABORIGINAL LIAISON COORDINATOR
Duration: 1 Temporary (Up to 12 Months)
Location: 720 Bay Street, 6th Floor, Toronto, M5G 2K1, Toronto Region
Compensation Group: AMAPCEO
Salary: $60,290.00 - $73,397.00 per annum
Position Status: Open
Job Code: 17AGA - General Admin Ama Unit AGA17
Schedule: 6
Category: Consulting and Planning
Job ID: 21433

The Ministry of the Attorney General, Criminal Law Division requires an Aboriginal Liaison Coordinator to be part of a team participating in the development of proposals and effective measures to provide equitable and responsive criminal justice services to all Aboriginal men, women, children and youth in Ontario.
You will: conduct an environmental scan of the ministry`s current initiatives delivering criminal justice services to Aboriginal people and identify gaps that presently exist; research and develop business case proposals for funding programs aimed at improving the delivery of Aboriginal criminal justice services; developing strong working relationships and coordinating meeting with Aboriginal communities and organizations; preparing, through consultation with Division and Ministry staff for the expansion of Aboriginal Adult and Youth diversion and restorative justice projects; assist in the provision of information to internal and appropriate external stakeholders about Aboriginal and non Aboriginal justice concepts; monthly monitoring and forecasting of expenses and resolving discrepancies.
Qualifications:knowledge and understanding of traditional and current Aboriginal governance models, cultural beliefs and practices; knowledge of programs and services presently available; demonstrated knowledge of and experience working on criminal justice system issues with an understanding of alternative judicial measures and restorative justice; strong oral and written communication skills to develop and deliver presentations; well developed project management skills to conceptualize, coordinate and deliver initiatives on time, on track and on budget to prepare monthly forecasting of allocated budget and in-year financial management; demonstrated problem solving skills to identify and evaluate alternate solutions; skilled in analyzing complex issues with demonstrated tact and diplomacy; demonstrated experience with financial planning and forecasting techniques.

Position requires a valid Ontario Driver`s licence.

Posting Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Closing Date:Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.
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