Leiloni Montour

All cases in the Ontario courts start with the Justices of the Peace. We deal with adjournments, speak to matters, case management, search warrants, production orders, bail hearings, peace bonds, child apprehension warrants, and all provincial matters.

• Oversaw daily operations of the departments, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Attended court as needed in the role of Band Representative for Mississauga of the Credit Bank members
• Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
• Organized all community events, children's day camp, after school program, training in the elementary school
• Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
• Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
• Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
• Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.

Accepted cases from the Office of the Children's Lawyer regarding custody and access disputes

Three month intensive investigation wherein all parties were interviewed (mother, father, all children, police, Children's Aid Societies, doctors, counsellors, psychiatrists)

Observation visits with each parent and the child(ren)

Private interviews (two) with each child(ren)

Upon completion of the investigation a well documented report is completed and a meeting is held with both parents and their lawyers. Reports included recommendations regarding custody and access. The reports were then forwarded to the courts for review by Family Court Judges

Responsible for supervision of all Children's Service Workers, all Adoption Workers, all Access Supervisors and Band Representative

Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.

Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings, regular supervision and encouraging open dialogue among all staff

Commitment to ensuring cultural competence of all staff members

Attend court as needed, meetings with Chiefs of various First Nations communities regarding apprehension of their community members

Ensure that all Children's Service Workers met all Ministry Standards and recording deadlines and requirements

Ensure children in care's needs and medical care has been met in a timely fashion and meets standards

Ensured ongoing recruitment of First Nations foster homes

Ensure that all foster parents had PRIDE training

Ensure that all parents had access to supervised visits at the agency

Ensure staff worked with parents on addressing the service plans