Job Overview

We are seeking an Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Liaison to work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, organizations, and service providers to identify community needs, build capacity, and strengthen culturally appropriate responses to human trafficking. The Liaison will support Indigenous survivors through community engagement, service planning, education, and connections to appropriate resources, while assisting service providers in developing culturally responsive supports.

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of the impacts of human trafficking on Indigenous women and communities and contribute to the development of trauma-informed, culturally grounded services that respond to the unique needs of survivors. This position requires flexibility, independence, and the ability to work effectively in dynamic environments, including occasional evenings, weekends, and situations involving individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

- Network with organizations, service agencies and community businesses to connect regarding services for Indigenous survivors of trafficking and to provide information presentations, dialogue, and information about human trafficking.
- Utilize an Indigenous gender-based approach - assessing community buy-in and needs within Indigenous agencies providing front-line services.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of Indigenous worldviews and traditional protocols, particularly as it relates to the exploitation and trafficking of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ community members.
- Assess agencies’ knowledge and consideration of existing and potential human trafficking activities in their communities and provide advice to agencies on how their service plans, programs and policies can better meet the needs of Indigenous survivors of human trafficking.
- Address culturally specific prevention and awareness appropriate to Sault Ste Marie and its Anti-Human Trafficking initiatives.




- Leverage existing resources with a unique focus on the specific needs of Indigenous survivors of trafficking.
- Develop a service model and work with local and regional agencies to support and assist with developing plans to meet the needs of Indigenous survivors.
- Assist with the creation of an Indigenous-specific prevention and awareness campaign.
- Keep abreast of pertinent issues in communities and the province in terms of Human Trafficking, particularly the sex trafficking of Indigenous women.
- Attend meetings to provide updates on local and regional work as well as formulating provincial responses that are specific to the needs of Indigenous communities and survivors.
- Report to and collaborate with the management team to successfully implement the program.
- Work within a designated budget.
- Support, promote and encourage the program’s mandates, purposes as well as those of Nakehndan: Knowing Your Truth.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Required to produce a current favourable CPIC (non reimbursable)
- Required valid Driver’s License and vehicle
- Degree in Social Work or related field preferred, or a diploma with equivalent experience
- Certification in Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, and/or restorative practice with Anishinaabe populations is considered an asset
- Robust understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and issues impacting community safety
- Excellent communication skills—able to engage diverse audiences with sensitivity and clarity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in dynamic environments
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice, advocacy, and community empowerment
- Knowledge of human trafficking indicators, prevention strategies, and available support services
- Flexibility to participate in community events outside regular working hours as needed

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
- social work: 1 year (required)

Location:
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2M5 (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Indigenous Anti Human Trafficking Liaison Worker (Sault Ste. Marie)
🏢 Nakehndan - Knowing Your Truth
📍 Sault Ste. Marie