The Justice Services Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is inviting interested persons to submit applications for appointment as a Decision-maker on the Administrative Tribunal. The submission period begins Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and ends at 4pm on Friday, August 14, 2026. There is one (1) vacancy to fill.
Decision-makers will perform the duties set forth in the Kahnawà:ke Justice Act and related regulations, as well as any other applicable Kahnawà:ke laws, regulations, policies, or procedures, on an “as needed” basis. Decision-makers are responsible for reviewing decisions of the administrative branch of Kahnawà:ke government.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- be at least 18 years old;
- not have been convicted of an indictable offence unless they meet one of the exceptions listed in article 3.3 of the Regulation Respecting the Institution and Management of the Administrative Tribunal;
- not have been convicted of a summary conviction offence within the last six (6) years;
- have formal legal training, which means having completed an undergraduate degree in law at a recognized North American University; and
- be in good standing with their professional order or have retired in good standing, if applicable.
The term of office is five (5) years.
Information on the terms of office, remuneration and responsibilities of Decision-makers can be found in the Terms of Reference.
Applications must be accompanied by a letter of intent, a resume, the names and contact information of two (2) professional references, and proof of educational requirements.
For further information or to obtain a copy of the Terms of Reference, Application Form, and Privacy Waiver (with a copy of photo I.D., driver’s license preferable), please contact Kevin Fleischer, Commissioner of Justice, at 450-638-5647, ext. 60269 during regular business hours at the Court of Kahnawà:ke.
Application packages can be submitted by email directly to Kevin.Fleischer@mck.ca.
