Judicial Tribunal Member - Lower Athabasca River Territory

MNA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Judicial Tribunal is an impartial body of the Judicial Branch of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, established in accordance with the Judicial Branch Act, 2023. It consists of six members: one regular member from each of the five Territories, and a chairperson. Judicial Tribunal members must faithfully and impartially exercise their duties and functions under the Constitution and Otipemisiwak Métis Government Law. Members are appointed by the Citizens’ Council for a four-year term. The Tribunal is tasked with deciding and prescribing the resolution of disputes as set out in Otipemisiwak Métis Government legislation. Members receive honoraria-based remuneration, with travel and accommodations expenses covered for business related to the Tribunal. The time commitment may vary depending on political and social circumstances.

Requirements

• Be a Citizen of the Métis Nation within Alberta.
• Be a minimum of 25 years old at the time of their appointment.
• Not have been convicted of an indictable offence under the Criminal Code for which they have not received a pardon or record suspension that has not been revoked or ceased to have effect.
• Demonstrate fair-mindedness and wisdom in decision-making.
• Be ordinarily a resident in the Lower Athabasca River Territory.
• Not hold an elected position within the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.
• Have a passion to contribute to the Métis Nation within Alberta.
• Have a strong community connection and knowledge.
• Possess the ability to make ethical and impartial decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to embody fair-mindedness and wisdom in decision-making.
• Demonstrated involvement in the Métis community.
• Ability to ensure impartiality and fairness in decision-making with a commitment to transparency and accountability.
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to work in a diverse environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to listen, interpret and convey information to various audiences.
• Strong cultural sensitivity.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• A criminal record check must be completed for the successful applicant.

Nice To Haves

• An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture is an asset.
• Experience working within legal systems or processes is an asset.
• Knowledge of or experience with Restorative Justice and Alternative Dispute Resolution practices.
• Understanding of or experience with Indigenous justice systems, approaches, or traditions.
• Comfortable to take initiative and be innovative is an asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholder groups including other Tribunal members and external experts.
• Respect for inclusivity and diverse perspectives.
• Awareness of Otipemisiwak Métis Government legislation.

Responsibilities

• Decide and prescribe the resolution of disputes regarding citizenship in the Métis Nation within Alberta.
• Decide and prescribe the resolution of disputes regarding election of leadership of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.
• Decide and prescribe the resolution of disputes regarding the interpretation and application of the Constitution.
• Decide and prescribe the resolution of disputes regarding the validity, application, and interpretation of Otipemisiwak Métis Government Law, regulations, or policies.
• Decide and prescribe the resolution of disputes regarding actions, inactions, or decisions of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government or its Institutions.
• Decide and prescribe the resolution of disputes regarding contraventions of the Constitution or Otipemisiwak Métis Government Law.
• Exercise duties and functions impartially under the Constitution and Otipemisiwak Métis Government Law.
• Attend to business related to the Tribunal, which may involve travel throughout Alberta.

Benefits

• Honoraria-based remuneration
• Travel-related expenses
• Accommodations expenses covered for business related to the Tribunal
• Meaningful work in a supportive work environment
• The opportunity to be a part of our emerging government and to contribute to building fair, responsible, transparent, and accountable systems as we develop them in a Métis perspective.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed