Navigator - Vancouver, Canada - Legal Aid BC

Legal Aid BC

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location:
Vancouver, BC

Status:
Full-time Permanent

Affiliation:
British Columbia General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Salary range:
Job Class 7 ($45,611 - $52,065)

Competition #:
B036-23

Application Deadline:
August 28, 2023

We are seeking a
Navigator to join our team.

The Opportunity
As
Navigator, your primary function is to provide enhanced support and referral services to people facing legal issues.

This position works in collaboration with duty counsel, lawyers and other justice system stakeholders to help people who require support with a range of issues such as addictions, employment, housing instability or mental illness and court and justice system information.

Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to:

Working at locations as required (example: local court, and other offsite locations), call centre and/or a community agency;
Assist duty counsel and defence counsel in preparation of release plans tailored to client's needs;
Explain LABC coverage and financial eligibility criteria;

Who We Are
Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization established by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979.

Our mission is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens who lack the necessary resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk.

Our vision is to see BC's legal system transformed, by the way LABC represents our clients, into one more equitable and inclusive with a mission to strengthen client-centred legal help for British Columbians experiencing barriers accessing the legal system.

At LABC, we know that our continued ability to help the people who need us is due to the hardworking individuals who make up our team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need.

We foster a positive culture of open communication for our team to thrive within, underpinned by our values of client focus, advancing Truth & Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and change through leadership.

Legal Aid BC is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the future of legal aid. We care deeply about the culture we are building and are looking for staff members who not only excel in their respective areas but are also passionate about supporting the people we serve and each other. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply._

You have:

Grade 12 education supplemented by postsecondary courses in Law, Communications, Education, Criminology, Sociology, or other related disciplines
Minimum 3 years relevant experience as outlined in rated requirements
Proficient in basic legal research and Internet research
Minimum typing speed 35wpm
Basic skills in MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel
Understanding of confidentiality
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

We Offer
A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (based on your employment status and affiliation) including:

Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC
An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC
A generous pension plan
Support for training and development
An Employee and Family Assistance program
The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
A healthy work/life balance
Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)
13 paid statutory holidays
An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time)
We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted._