Omale, 38 has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a person with a disability stemming from September 2023.
The trial of Victor Omale, accused of sexually assaulting a vulnerable client while employed as a residential support worker at Connective, commenced in Whitehorse territorial court on Monday.
Omale, 38 has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a person with a disability stemming from September 2023.
The complainant, a woman under a publication ban, resided in a Connective-operated housing program with 24/7 support.
Connective provides housing, reintegration, and employment services.
During the trial, former colleagues Nathalie Gallant and Kudratjot Singh testified regarding the allegations.
Gallant detailed the woman's cognitive delays and reliance on support workers. She recounted the woman's disclosure on September 13, 2023, prompting involvement from the Sexualized Assault Response Team and RCMP.
Singh corroborated Gallant's testimony, describing the woman's emotional state.
During cross-examination by defence lawyer Jennifer Budgell, both Gallant and Singh confirmed that the woman would frequently "abscond" from the residence during the summer of 2023, sometimes being gone for days before agreeing to have staff pick her up and bring her home.
The trial, overseen by deputy judge Gurmail Gill, is anticipated to span a week, with the complainant's testimony ongoing.

2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Liberal Party candidate for Southern Lakes Cynthia James
2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Liberal Party candidate for Mayo-Tatchun Jeremy Harper
2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon NDP candidate for Mountainview Linda Moen
The 2025 Territorial General Election at a glance
2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Party candidate for Riverdale North Rose Sellars and Yukon Party campaign chair Geraldine Van Bibber
2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon NDP candidate for Watson Lake-Faro-Ross River Josie O'Brien
2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon NDP candidate for Whistle Bend South Dustin McKenzie-Hubbard
2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Party candidate for Mayo-Tatchun Cory Bellmore
Three arrested in connection with Watson Lake firearm incident
Fatal fire at remote Yukon mine camp claims two lives
Yukoners unite to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Premier and Yukon Liberal Party Leader Mike Pemberton
2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon
2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon NDP Leader Kate White
CYFN commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Council of Yukon First Nations dedicates family preservation wellness centre
Whitehorse man sentenced to 2 months of house arrest for house explosion
Whitehorse students participate in fall cultural harvest celebration
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport celebrates completion of the main runway