Job Description:

Reports to:                                    The Mining Development Manager of Economic Development Department.

Responsibilities:

• Develop action plans for Makivvik’s active role in the mining sector through the development of a group of companies working in the mining industry in Nunavik;
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with companies in the mining sector that are active in the Nunavik Region;
• Liaise with all parties to the Raglan Agreement and the Nunavik Nickel Agreement to ensure compliance working with Makivvik’s legal department;
• Monitor all exploration projects in the Nunavik Region;
• Seek out new business opportunities in the mining sector;
• Liaise with Federal and Provincial agencies and officials on a regular basis regarding mining development files in Nunavik Region;
• Write project proposals and reports relating to activities in mining or exploration;
• Participating in the promotion and organization of legal clinics with lawyers and notaries;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Any other duties requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• College or University degree in Management, Business or a related field;
• Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Good computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Inuit traditions and cultural knowledge and understanding, is an asset;
• Political acuity and sensitivity along with exemplary presentation and analytical skills;
• Working knowledge of mining activities;
• Requires an understanding of the regional planning processes;
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal direction;
• Knowledge of geographic and socio-economic characteristics of the Nunavik region would be an asset;
• Must have an excellent understanding of municipal and Indigenous government process as well as the ability to interpret policies, regulations and legislation;
• Knowledge of James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement considered an asset.

Benefits:

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