Getting an Interview – you will be considered if you have:

• Post-secondary education with preference to those with a diploma or degree in Paralegal services, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, Family Law or a related social service field.
• Experience with advocacy and negotiation.
• Training or experience in representing parties in a mediation/alternate dispute process.
• Experience giving presentations and facilitating meetings and conversations.
• Experience in writing reports, submissions, and proposals.

The Job Requires you to have:

• Solid understanding of Family Law in BC.
• Well-developed verbal, written, and active listening communication skills; able to communicate clearly and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and varying levels of English.
• Comprehensive knowledge of existing community resources and understanding of the barriers individuals face in accessing justice.
• A strong ability, commitment, and compassion for working effectively and cooperatively with diverse and possibly disadvantaged or vulnerable populations.
• Effective crisis de-escalation and dispute resolution skills along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take direction, work with minimal supervision, and work alongside and supportively with others.
• Skilled at communicating and presenting information to a variety of audiences in a clear, concise, and effective way for the purposes of report writing, facilitating meetings and networking.
• Able to effectively interact in a diplomatic, collaborative, professional and results-oriented manner.
• Skilled in being able to efficiently prioritize workload to respond to changing conditions, deadlines, and priorities.
• Able to navigate challenging conversations and sensitive topics.
• Able to maintain discretion and work with a high level of privacy and confidentiality.
• Skilled in being able to assess, prioritize, implement, evaluate, and problem-solve.
• Must exhibit personal maturity, sound judgment, self-motivation, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Valid class 5 BC driver’s license.
• The use of a personal vehicle may be required for program-related driving; must be able to be insured according to Archway transportation policy.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment. 

Working Conditions:

• This position will interact with difficult people or people in difficult situations.
• This position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• This position has a high level of social interaction and engagement, requiring adherence to health and safety protocols.