Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS) is seeking a visionary and values-driven Director, Indigenous Services and Relations to lead and advance our commitment to reconciliation, access to justice, and meaningful partnership with Indigenous peoples and communities across Saskatchewan. This is a full time, permanent senior leadership role for an individual who brings deep knowledge of Indigenous justice issues, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to drive systemic change within the justice sector.

Why work for us?

At LAS, we are committed to ensuring access to justice for all, and we believe in the power of advocacy to change lives. Joining our team means being part of a province-wide organization that values compassion, collaboration, courage and commitment. In addition to your competitive salary listed above, our generous and comprehensive benefit package includes employer’s paid extended health & dental family coverage; paid sick time; three weeks of paid vacation at the start, plus 12 scheduled days (SDOs); 14 Statutory holidays; pension match 6.35%; relocation assistance if applicable and more. For more information visit: legalaid.sk.ca/about/careers/

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you will:

• Shape and lead LAS’s strategy for delivering effective legal aid services to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on Indigenous issues
• Champion reconciliation and lead LAS’s Reconciliation Action Plan
• Act as a catalyst for justice system improvement and policy reform
• Build and sustain respectful, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities, rights-holders, and justice partners
• You will oversee Indigenous Services at LAS, including policy development, Gladue services, community engagement, and advocacy efforts aimed at addressing the over-representation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice and child welfare systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support Indigenous policy, Gladue services, and reconciliation initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and justice system stakeholders
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership to direct reports
• Analyze legislation, public policy, and jurisprudence affecting Indigenous peoples
• Develop law reform strategies and policy recommendations
• Represent LAS on internal and external committees and advisory bodies
• Guide communication and engagement strategies with Indigenous communities
• Manage departmental operations, resources, and budgets

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of Indigenous social justice issues and laws impacting Indigenous peoples
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Indigenous communities
• Strategic leadership, sound judgement, and strong communication skills
• Experience in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and change management
• Ability to lead teams, manage complex initiatives, and influence across systems
• A law degree (LL.B or JD) and membership with the Saskatchewan Bar is preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel within Saskatchewan

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: promotes the mission, vision and values of LAS and demonstrates high standards of fairness, honesty, and integrity.
• Client Service: leads by example and promotes a client centric culture and ensures alignment with best practices and LAS’ expectations.
• People Management: leads the Indigenous Services department or team in maintaining a climate of excellence, accountability, and respect.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: expresses ideas respectfully, concisely and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
• **Leading Self:**is aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and their impact on others.
• Acumen, Judgement and Decision Making: generates original ideas with practical applications**.**

Work Environment & Location

• The successful candidate must be based in Saskatchewan
• Province-wide mandate with travel to LAS offices and conferences as required
• Physical office location will depend on the candidate’s residence
• Remote or hybrid work may be an option

Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.