Executive Assistant

Employer: Aboriginal Legal Services

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Salary: $56,783.00 annually

Aboriginal Legal Services, established February 21, 1990, is a recognized leader in developing Indigenous-led justice programming and test-case litigation.. Aboriginal Legal Services (ALS) strengthens the capacity of the Aboriginal community and its citizens to deal with justice issues and provide Aboriginal-controlled and culturally based justice alternatives.. Indigenous People require equitable treatment in the justice system, access to the legal and related resources within the justice system, as well as an understanding of the system and their options.. The support required includes advocacy in all areas of the law as well as alternatives which can break the cycles of recidivism and dependency which is all too prevalent.. These alternatives are more effective when they are community controlled and are based on the traditional cultural norms and values of the Indigenous community.. Our dedicated staff is our most valued resource. Compassionate care, teamwork, professionalism, commu