Friday, 16 November 2018

Are you a lawyer trained in Canada - Job Opportunity



November 16, 2018
 
LEAF National is hiring!  

Project Director Opportunity
The Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) is a national non-profit organization and federally registered charity. LEAF works to advance the equality of women and girls in Canada through litigation, law reform and public legal education. For more information about LEAF visit our website http://www.leaf.ca.

LEAF has secured funding for a project to develop a new, contemporary five-year feminist strategic litigation plan that will enable gender equality advocates to address systemic gender discrimination more effectively. LEAF seeks a Project Director to provide leadership for this project. The position will commence on January 15, 2019 and continue for three-years, the duration of the project.
Key Responsibilities include: 
  • Overseeing all phases of the project, which will include:
    • Assessing the impact of past strategic litigation;
    • Identifying key issues for which strategic litigation might advance the equality rights of women and girls;
    • Organizing and hosting a national symposium bringing together experts on law and gender equality;
    • Developing a new five-year feminist strategic litigation plan; and
    • Piloting the new plan through test cases.
  • Ensuring timely completion of all project activities, including the completion of deliverables in accordance with funder requirements.
  • Preparing project budgets and supervising project spending.
  • Ensuring that all reports to the funder are submitted accurately and on time.
  • Acting as key liaison between LEAF and project partners for purposes of the project.
  • Maintaining and fostering links with other equality-seeking organizations as necessary to promote the project.
  • Organizing and attending meetings with project participants, including necessary travel.
  • Supervising administrative staff assigned to the project.

Qualifications include:

  • Canadian law degree, with preference to lawyers with litigation experience
  • Demonstrated commitment to equality rights for women and girls
  • Expertise in feminist/intersectional legal analysis
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience working with Canadian feminist organizations
  • Experience with project and grant management
  • Functional bilingualism an asset
Compensation:  Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply: LEAF encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our communities.  Applications will be accepted by email only.
In the subject line of your email application, reference “Project Director” and your name

Please submit the following as a single attachment: your cover letter, your curriculum vitae and a list of three employment references (contact name, phone number and email address) to hiringcommittee@leaf.ca.
Applications should be submitted in Word format or PDF. Please do not submit multiple applications or send additional documents.
Applications for this position will be accepted until noon (Eastern) on December 5, 2018.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  No telephone enquiries please.
 
 
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Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Great job and great place to work

Get Involved

Job Posting

Mediation Services is currently seeking to fill the position of Caseworker Volunteer Coordinator.

Volunteering

Our volunteers are highly skilled, dependable, spirited, and generous . Volunteers are the cornerstone of our organization and their dedication, energy and commitment are vital to the work we do.
As a collective, it is important that our volunteers reflect the diversity of our community (ie. with respect to ethnic origin, income level, education level, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc.) and also demonstrate understanding of local cultures and social justice issues.
Thank you to all our volunteers who help us celebrate and promote restorative justice in our community.
What are YOU Interested in?
Volunteering is about you, just as much as it is about us. Let us know which of the following areas is of interest to you:
  • Office and Administration – shifts Monday to Friday from 8:30-4:30
  • Event Support – assist with planning and set up for Lunch and Learns, fundraising events, and Restorative Justice week
  • Proposal writing – help write proposals for funding
  • Public relations – help keep us connected with the community, promote events and awareness of our services
  • Community Intake – gather information from incoming referrals, offer support and answer questions
  • Mediation and Restorative Action for Youth – work directly with those impacted by conflict. Please see additional requirements
  • Other – Be creative, tell us your skills and what you could do to support our organization
Becoming a Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteer opportunities for Mediation Services.  Mediation Services is fortunate to have a number of interested volunteers. If you would like to sign up to be on the volunteer wait list, please fill out the application form in full and submit it along with a current resume.
Currently there is low vacancy for volunteering in our Victim Offender Mediation program. Applications are being accepted and will be reviewed annually each September. Only applicants who have submitted both the application and a resume will be considered. If sending your application via email, please submit your resume in PDF format (easy free online converters are available such as http://www.wordtopdf.com)
General Requirements:
  • Commit to a minimum of two shifts (approximately 4 hours each) per month for a minimum period of 6 months to 1 year
  • Posses a valid email address and respond to emails within a timely manner
  • Submit a current criminal record check (if accepted after the initial interview)
Additional requirements for specific volunteer positions (see detailed requirements)
Application Process:
Please fill out and submit the Volunteer Application along with a current resume to the Volunteer Coordinator. Applications are kept on file for one year and candidates are reviewed throughout the year as positions become available.
If accepted after the initial interview, potential volunteers are expected to attend the required training and orientation before beginning as a volunteer.
Extensive training is required for those interested in our Victim Offender Mediation program; furthermore, such volunteers are expected to participate in an apprenticeship program and commit to a minimum of two years.
Due to a high level of interest, we are unable to interview every applicant. A careful review of each application will be made to determine which of the applicants will be invited for an interview. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Detailed Volunteer Requirements
  • Office and Administration (coming soon – please inquire)
  • Victim Offender Mediation – Mediation and Restorative Action for Youth facilitators
  • Community Intake (coming soon – please inquire)
  • Special Projects / Presentations – ie. event planning and support, fundraising, proposal writing, update training manuals, public relations, website development / maintenance (please inquire)
Contact
For additional information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator by email at: info@mediationserviceswpg.ca
 

Membership

Become a member today! Membership is only $25 a year.
Your membership includes:
  • Regular Mediation Services updates, new and communication.
  • A right to vote on all decisions made at our annual general meeting.
  • Advanced notice on workshops, training and seminars hosted by Resolution Skills Centre.
  • Satisfaction of supporting a leading resource in conflict resolution in Manitoba.
  • Invitation to our Annual General Meeting.
  • Notice of upcoming Mediation Services and restorative justice events;
Corporate Memberships are also available
Please contact us at 204-925-3410 or info@mediationserviceswpg.ca
You can also drop into our office between 8:30 and 4:30, Monday-Friday.
Mediation Services
302-1200 Portage Ave
Winnipeg MB
R3G 0T5

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

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Mediation Services in Winnipeg is hiring a community representative


Working in a collaborative setting, the person filling this role is responsible for representing, promoting and building Mediation Services programs and services in the community.

This individual will have a forward-thinking mindset, a vision for the future, and an entrepreneurial attitude.

For the full job posting, please visit mediationserviceswpg.ca

Application deadline is August 10 at noon. Cover letter and resume can be forwarded to the Executive Director by email:  info@mediationserviceswpg.ca.
 



Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Quotes that motivate

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Infuse your life with action. Don't wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make grace happen... yourself, right now, right down here on Earth.
Bradley Whitford

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Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Quotable quote

“Where there is a will, there is a way. If there is a chance in a million that you can do something, anything, to keep what you want from ending, do it. Pry the door open or, if need be, wedge your foot in that door and keep it open.” —Pauline Kael

Job opportunities - something for everyone

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