Tribunal and Circle Coordinator

Tribunal and Circle Coordinator

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for a Tribunal and Circle Coordinator. This is a full-time position with a hybrid working model.

Position Summary

The Tribunal and Circle Coordinator’s role will be to organize all aspects of tribunal and circle gatherings, including location and facility details, scheduling all participants and ensuring all relevant documents are provided.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Liaise with internal staff and external service providers and agencies in the planning of tribunals and circles
• Preparing and distributing documentation leading up to, or during, circles and/or a tribunal
• Acts as a point of contact for circle facilitators and tribunal members
• Follow the Seven Grandfather teachings
• Ensures the proper recording of events transpiring during the tribunal and/or circle
• Ensures the delivery of accurate correspondence to legal
• Creates relevant training and materials for tribunal and circle participants and ensures the timely facilitation of training
• Supports the Tribunal and Circle Administrator as their direct supervisor
• Support circle coordinators, facilitators, tribunal members, elders and other cultural supports involved in decision-making functions
• Coordinate and oversee intake of circle and tribunal requests
• Supports the recruitment and maintenance of a list of qualified circle facilitators and a roster of tribunal members

• Be a recognized member of the Pikwakanagan-Algonquin community
• An understanding of Nigig Nibi ki-win and both circle and tribunal regulations
• An understanding of the social work field, particularly with respect to child well-being
• Diplomas or certifications specific to the social services or human services are assets
• 2-3 years of experience in event planning
• Experience working with people and groups under a trauma-informed lens
• Experience with public speaking and providing training
• An understanding of the current challenges faced by Algonquins both within the community and territory
• Knowledge of Algonquin culture, traditions and practices
• Knowledge of local, regional, and provincial indigenous and non-indigenous services
• Certified in First Aid and CPR is preferred, or willingness to obtain
• A clear police record check including a vulnerable sector screening
• A class G driver’s license, driver’s abstract and access to a dependable vehicle
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) people in a community-based setting is an asset
• Indigenous knowledge
• Ability to coordinate people and events

Closing: August 9, 2026

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick days, vacation days and special leave days
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants at all stages of the recruitment and selection process. For confidential requests, contact employment@nigignibi.com

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as Indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified Indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation; then to, b) the qualified Indigenous person; then to, c) the qualified non-Indigenous candidate.