Justice and Correctional Services - Primary Youth Worker
Cree Nation GovernmentQuebec, Canada
Posted March 31, 2026
31.89 - 42.58 CAD
Full Time
About the Company
The Cree Nation Government, led by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), serves approximately 20,000 Cree people across Northern Quebec. It performs governmental and administrative functions, overseeing ten departments and managing relations with federal, provincial, and international partners through its Ottawa and Quebec City embassies. The organization prioritizes the protection of treaty and human rights, the promotion of Cree economic interests, and the strengthening of political and cultural ties with Quebec, Canada, other First Nations, and the global community. Its distinctive approach blends traditional governance with modern administrative practices, ensuring that Cree values guide policy and decision-making. The headquarters in Nemaska, with satellite offices, supports a decentralized yet cohesive structure that empowers local communities while maintaining unified national representation.
Job Description
The Primary Youth Worker is responsible for working and intervening with students referred to the Alternate Suspension Program, creating a structured environment to support them through their suspension period, and collaborating with schools, parents, and community partners.
Requirements
- College diploma in Social Work, Criminology, Education or related field
- Three to five years of relevant work experience
- Experience working with at-risk youth populations
- Fluency in verbal Cree
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in French is an asset
- Good knowledge and understanding of Cree culture, customs and history
- Customer-focused and service-oriented
- Good empathy and listening skills
- Proven ability to communicate effectively
- Proven ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
- Proven organizational skills and presentation skills
- Strong judgment and proven ability to problem-solve
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products