Job opportunity
Eviction Prevention Legal Worker
Dalhousie International
Help prevent evictions through community legal work, housing advocacy, and accessible information in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This full-time role is performed in person on campus.
Dalhousie Legal Aid seeks a Community Legal Worker for an 18-month term within its Legal Aid Program. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will build community connections, support service navigation, and assist the social justice team. The work addresses housing insecurity, tenants’ rights, and early dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver training on housing insecurity and eviction prevention
Connect people with services offering appropriate assistance
Develop advocacy and law reform strategies for tenants
Assist the social justice team with intake and service
Create accessible, legally accurate informational materials
Requirements:
Strong communication, writing, and editing skills
Knowledge of anti-oppressive practice
Experience supporting marginalized communities experiencing poverty
Understanding of Halifax housing conditions and tenancy procedures
Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act
Apply housing knowledge, communication, and advocacy skills as a Community Legal Worker supporting tenants through Dalhousie Legal Aid.
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Apply on source site Dalhousie Legal Aid seeks a Community Legal Worker for an 18-month term within its Legal Aid Program. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will build community connections, support service navigation, and assist the social justice team. The work addresses housing insecurity, tenants’ rights, and early dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver training on housing insecurity and eviction prevention
Connect people with services offering appropriate assistance
Develop advocacy and law reform strategies for tenants
Assist the social justice team with intake and service
Create accessible, legally accurate informational materials
Requirements:
Strong communication, writing, and editing skills
Knowledge of anti-oppressive practice
Experience supporting marginalized communities experiencing poverty
Understanding of Halifax housing conditions and tenancy procedures
Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act
Apply housing knowledge, communication, and advocacy skills as a Community Legal Worker supporting tenants through Dalhousie Legal Aid.
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