Job Description:

Training will be available for Beneficiaries in the advancement for their career.

Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik.

 

The Assistant Director, responsible for the Nunavik Research Centre reports to the Director of the Department of Environment, Wildlife and Research

Reports to:                                    The Director of the Department of Environment, Wildlife and Research.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, coordinating and overseeing all research initiatives undertaken at the Nunavik Research Centre;
• Supervise Nunavik Research Centre Staff;
• Undertake research as required;
• Prepare reports, funding submissions and other documents as required;
• Foster collaborative research and seek funding opportunities;
• Participate in preparing DEWR annual budget;
• Participate to committees as required;
• Prepare and participate in various meetings;
• Assist and collaborate with DEWR staff on other files as requested;
• Field work as required;
• Be available to travel, when required;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by their supervisor or the Vice-President of DEWR.

Qualifications:

• Minimum PhD in biology, wildlife sciences or equivalent from accredited university;
• Excellent command of English (oral and written) a prerequisite; familiarity with oral and written French and Inuktitut an asset;
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Arc GIS); knowledge of both Apple and PC platforms an asset
• Demonstrable field and lab experience;
• Demonstrable capacity in report writing, and giving presentations at meetings;
• Excellent leadership and management skills;
• Excellent inter-personnel skills;
• Past work experience with an indigenous organization is an asset;
• Reliable, autonomous and highly motivated.

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Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to employees of Makivvik as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual.