Kirsten Martin
P.O. Box 64, Whitehorse, Yukon,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Residential Tenancies Office, excelling in dispute resolution and policy development. Proven track record in legal research and empathetic client support. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to fostering positive outcomes in complex situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjudicator
Residential Tenancies Office
10.2018 - Current
- Administrative law/dispute resolution processes, adjudicator
- Adjudication experience under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
- Research, writing, legal interpretation, policy development, administration of residential tenancy law
- Provision of legal information to members of the public/government/non-governmental organizations regarding roles, responsibilities and rights pursuant to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
A/Program and Policy Coordinator
Victim Services
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Temporary assignment
- Managed funding agreements for crime prevention and community projects in Yukon.
- Data and financial analysis of transfer payment agreements and audited financial statements.
- Worked together with non-governmental organizations, First Nation, municipal, federal, and territorial governments.
A/Senior Policy Analyst
Energy, Mines and Resources
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Temporary Assignment
- Gathered and assessed data regarding program activities to help with effective decision making.
- Conducted research and analysis on public policy issues, drafted reports, and presented findings to senior management.
- Supported and participated in policy research and development to align interests of First Nation governments with those of resource development projects.
Chief Coroner of Yukon
Yukon
06.2012 - 12.2016
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Investigation, report writing, legal analysis, policy development.
- Support and information for persons experiencing extreme emotional distress in all socio-economic and cultural settings
- Research and consult with experts towards developing effective, reasonable, and attainable recommendations for public safety, health, and prevention of future deaths.
- Managed budgets and supplies to meet program objectives.
- Training, mentoring and guidance of volunteer staff in their duties
Community Justice Coordinator
Yukon Government
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Negotiated, drafted, managed Yukon Government funding in support of community justice projects in Yukon
- Arranged and delivered training, program support, policy development for community justice, vicarious trauma, Gladue writing, victim/offender reconciliation.
- Represented Yukon Government at various F/P/T meetings in support of community justice in Yukon
A/Manager Planning and Special Projects
Yukon Government
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Temporary Assignment to reach department-identified goals related to correctional redevelopment, new Whitehorse Correctional Centre
- Participated in negotiation of policing agreement between Canada, Yukon, and RCMP
- Policy and program development for correctional officer basic training program, use of force policies, independent standards officer complaint process and construction of the secure assessment centre (also referred to as the arrest processing unit) at Whitehorse Correctional Centre
- Tracking of branch work plans to ensure goals and objectives were met on time with regular briefing and updates to senior management
A/Community Justice Coordinator
Yukon Government
04.2008 - 06.2010
- Temporary assignment to reach department goals and objectives
- See description above
Legal Secretary
Yukon Government
09.2007 - 04.2008
- Supported litigation and solicitors branch of Yukon Government, Legal Services in adult and child protection, prosecutions of Yukon acts and regulations.
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
Skills
- Dispute resolution
- Administrative law
- Conflict resolution
- Writing skills
- Policy skills
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Negotiation and mediation
- Policy interpretation
- Legal research
- Empathetic client support
- Client-centered practice
Education Training Memberships
- 07/01/18, Yukon First Nations 101 - Yukon College
- 02/01/17, JIBC – Negotiation Skills I
- 12/01/17, JIBC – Mediation Skills I
- 09/01/16, Member – Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals
- 09/12/12, Positive Media Relations – Immedia Communications
- 10/12/12, Introduction to Investigative Skills and Processes
- 08/01/10, Certificate – Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution – Royal Roads University
- 11/01/10, Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies, with Honors Royal Roads University
- 04/01/10, The Art and Practice of Policy - Government of Yukon
- 02/01/10, Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue (Trainer and Facilitator)
- 01/01/10, Yukon First Nations History, Culture, Agreements & Self Government
- 10/01/09, Intro to Government of Yukon Transfer Payments Policy
- 10/01/09, Conflict Management - Yukon College
- 06/01/07, Diploma of Northern Justice and Criminology – with Honors Yukon College
- 09/01/05, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland UArctic Student Exchange – International Relations/Law
- 09/01/01 - 06/01/02, Certificate of Legal Assistant Selkirk College, Trail, British Columbia
- 07/01/03 - Present, Notary Public in and for Yukon Territory Registrar of Notaries of Yukon
Affiliations
- Being outdoors, baking, marking art, reading, and spending time at my home at Marsh Lake with my adult children
Accomplishments
- Recipient, Premier's Award of Excellence (2013)
Timeline
Adjudicator
Residential Tenancies Office
10.2018 - Current
A/Program and Policy Coordinator
Victim Services
03.2018 - 10.2018
A/Senior Policy Analyst
Energy, Mines and Resources
10.2017 - 03.2018
Chief Coroner of Yukon
Yukon
06.2012 - 12.2016
Community Justice Coordinator
Yukon Government
12.2011 - 06.2012
A/Manager Planning and Special Projects
Yukon Government
06.2010 - 12.2011
A/Community Justice Coordinator
Yukon Government
04.2008 - 06.2010
Legal Secretary
Yukon Government
09.2007 - 04.2008
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