Cultural Advisor for Black Offender

The Parole Board of Canada, a federal agency of the Government of Canada, issued solicitation P2400147 to secure a Cultural Advisor for Black Offenders. The primary objective of this role is to provide Board members with essential information regarding the culture, values, traditions, history, and challenges of the Black community during hearings. The advisor may also provide specific insights into the particular community to which an offender belongs and may offer guidance or lead cultural ceremonies at the offender's request. Notably, the Cultural Advisor serves in an advisory capacity and is not involved in the actual decision-making process regarding conditional release. The contract offers remuneration at a rate of 60.00 dollars per hour, with the successful candidate operating as a consultant. Performance of these duties may take place across various Canadian locations, including Montreal, Edmonton, Victoria, Saskatoon, and several other regional sites. Interested parties were required to submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae for consideration. The procurement process was managed by the Government of Canada with Martin Stein serving as the primary point of contact.