Expression of Interest – Judicial Council for Territorial Court Judges
The Judicial Council for Territorial Judges reviews and investigates allegations made against a territorial court judge. The Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for three positions (2 lay members and 1 alternate lay member) to complete its membership.
The Judicial Council for Territorial Judges is established under the Territorial Court Act and members serve for four (4) year terms. Candidates must be an NWT resident. Experience in the following areas would be considered an asset:
- Work experience in the field of justice
- Volunteer role in the field of justice
- Education, training or course work in the field of justice
- Experience sitting on or working with a tribunal
- Experience in ethics
The composition of the Council shall take into consideration the diversity of the population and the gender balance of the NWT. Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Judges, members of a law society in Canada and employees in the public service, as defined in the Public Service Act, are NOT eligible to apply to be a member of Judicial Council for Territorial Judges.
The Department of Justice encourages any community members who are interested in these positions to submit their resume and a letter expressing interest by August 29, 2025 to: Lacey Black, Director, Court Services Department of Justice Government of the Northwest Territories, or by email to lacey_black@gov.nt.ca.