Opportunities Human Trafficking Navigator (Victim Services Navigator) (Designated)

Competition # : 47272

Department : Justice

Location : SYDNEY

Type of Employment : Term

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 05-Nov-25(Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

This opportunity is designated to applicants that are or identify as an Indigenous Person.

See the Nova Scotia Governments Employment Equity Policy for more information including additional details on the designated groups.

About Us

The Justice Supports and Services Division of the Department of Justice helps facilitate court ordered child and spousal support and offers a range of services to help victims of crime.

Within Victim Services we offer a range of services to help victims of crime promote victims rights and interests and advise government on issues relating to victims of crime; and work with justice partners and the community to develop policies and programs that address the needs of crime victims. We can help provide the victim spouse or relative with information support and assistance as their case moves through the criminal justice system. When criminal charges are laid victims and family members can contact us directly for help. We provide the following programs : Provincial Victim Services Program Child Victim / Witness Program Criminal Injuries Counselling Program Victim Impact Statement Program Restitution Program and the Sexual Offense Legal Representation Program.

About Our Opportunity

The Victim Services Officer is responsible for delivering the Provincial Victim Services Program in accordance with the rights of victims of crime as outlined in the Victims Rights and Services Act the Criminal Code of Canada and the victim-related provisions of other federal and provincial statutes including the Victim Bill of Rights.

In this position you support survivors and families of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Responsibilities include : maintaining an effective communication network with Justice community and government officials at the regional level coordinating services for victims of crime within the criminal justice system and the community monitoring and recommending intervention strategies to address identified gaps in service at the community level supporting victims for access to justice and providing referrals to culturally appropriate resources.

Primary Accountabilities

• You will ensure the confidentiality of client information and maintain a caseload of highly sensitive files and provide support to help meet clients needs and provide referrals to specialists as needed.
• Ensure client service information is accurately entered in the Victim Services case management system
• Assess risk and communicates information in accordance with the High-Risk Domestic Violence Case Coordination Protocol framework and program policy and procedures.
• Collaborate with other government and community organizations community outreach navigation and support.
• Work with other organizations to provide culturally specific supports and services that meet the needs of survivors and families of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
• Collaborate with African Nova Scotian and Indigenous communities to understand the historic complexities of sexual violence within marginalized and other vulnerable communities and survivors of human trafficking.
• Maintain knowledge of all relevant legislation and applicable policies and procedures.
• Promote diversity through ongoing education communication and support to colleagues victims and families.
• Participate in human trafficking and sexual exploitation initiatives committees training and outreach.

Qualifications and Experience

You possess a bachelors degree (typically in the Social Sciences) and three years related experience. An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered. Related experience includes (but is not limited to) providing client services in the community.

In this role you are required to have experience in client assessment and interviewing techniques as well as case management and computer skills. Your knowledge of the criminal justice system and community resources the Victims Rights and Services Act the Criminal Code of Canada and the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights is essential.

In addition you understand the complexities of human trafficking and sexual exploitation and the traumatic impacts of both survivors and families of those who have experienced human trafficking and sexual exploitation. You have experience in working with individuals who have been human trafficked / sexually exploited and with vulnerable populations.

Furthermore you have excellent oral and written communication skills good organizational ability and strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team. You demonstrate empathy warmth and tact along with an in-depth understanding of human dynamics and the effects of victimization. Sound judgment and the ability to work with self-confidence and decisiveness are also important in this role.

A high level of judgement independent decision-making and discretion is required in accordance with the policies and procedures and best practices set out by the division.

Access to reliable transportation is required as you will be responsible for travel to multiple locations in your coverage area. There will be a requirement for the successful candidate to work and travel to these counties : (Applicable Counties)

The ability to speak French would be considered an asset.

The above qualifications will be assessed using one or more of the following tools : written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.

Equivalency

Include but are not limited to :

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here : Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of November 2 2026. The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : PR 12

Salary Range : $2458.24- $2982.67Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement :

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement :

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link :

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2458 - 2982