IVS (Indigenous Victims Services) Advocate

Company: Justice, Nation Building

INDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES (IVS) ADVOCATE - 024-26-5

Justice, Nation Building

Contract

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 for the IVS Advocate with Justice Department.  The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting, and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website.  Online applications are accepted through https://www.sixnations.ca/careers/

NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY: The IVS (Indigenous Victims Services) Advocate reports to and receives directions from the IVS Manager.

The Indigenous Victim’s Services (IVS) Advocate is responsible for providing service intakes and delivery to victims of crime and other social tragedies in the Indigenous communities of Brantford, Six Nations, Hamilton, and Cayuga.  The (IVS) Advocate will provide support to individuals experiencing trauma such as physical and sexual assault, car accident, house fires, homicide, or a sudden death of a loved one.  The (IVS) Advocate will work with the other Indigenous Justice staff to help ensure that wrap around services, referrals and supports for indigenous victims is provided.  The (IVS) Advocate will be flexible and is able to respond quickly to the needs of Indigenous victims. The (IVS) Advocate will be flexible to work after hours when required.  

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *