Location of Work: To be Determined (Cree Community) Permanent Full time The CAVAC Liaison Officer is responsible for assisting the Cree CAVAC offices with education, awareness, programming, training, workshops, case management and frontline work on incidents related to sexual violence. The CAVAC Liaison Officer further creates networks with local, regional and provincial institutions related to sexual violence victims. Support victims locally in the respect of CAVAC's mission.

Provide interactive presentations on healthy relationships/violence prevention to community organizations, including high schools. Act as a representative and advocate the issues and concerns of members in the community surrounding the issues of conjugal violence and sexual assault. Work collaboratively with the Cree School Board and Cree Women of Eeyou Istchee on preparatory kits with information on sexual violence for women and youth planning to attend schools in urban centers in Quebec.

Develop support with local resources and Elders for specialized healing circles for victims of sexual violence. Work with communities and youth on information concerning sexual violence and related cyber-bullying involving children and minors. Provide support, information, advocacy, and referrals to individuals who have experienced sexual violence.

Provide court preparation and accompaniment to clients who are reporting to police and/or testifying in court. Define the impact of sexualization of young people in the media and links with sexual violence.



Assist in the promotion of programs and services addressing sexual violence as required in Cree communities.

Establish and consolidate links with various regional organizations like the Cree Board of Health and Social Services that help victims of sexual violence (especially on concertation tables). Educate and raise awareness to local governments on statistics, services and initiatives related to sexual violence in relation to their population. Assist in the communication of programs or activities through social media, workshops, general assemblies or specialized campaigns to raise awareness on issues related to sexual violence and report to public on activities.

Administrative Responsibilities

Maintain and populate the database. Complete reports of statistics on sexual violence from courts, police, social services and CAVAC as prescribed by the DOJCS. College diploma in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology or related field. Three to five years of relevant work experience.

Language

Fluency in English. Fluency in French is an asset. Customer-focused and service-oriented. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands. Willingness to travel frequently. Must be able to pass provincial and federal security screening.

The Cree Nation

Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment. #

📌 Justice and Correctional Services - CAVAC Liaison Officer (sexual abuse) (Nord-du-Québec)
🏢 Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government
📍 Nord-du-Québec