Job Description:

Reports to:                                    The Vice-President of Economic Development

Responsibilities:

• Supervises a team who manage files relating to socio-economic activities, cultural initiatives, and community projects within Nunavik;
• Supervises staff at Nunavik Furs Tannery and oversees tannery operations at a high level;
• Works in close collaboration with the Director of Business Development and his team;
• Directs the department’s effort with regards to fundraising or proposal and grant writing to launch new initiatives;
• Leads recruitment and training efforts in the department, delegating tasks to his respective staff when necessary;
• Prepares annual budgets and monitors spending, and reports all progress;
• Liaises with the external organizations, coordinating or participating in events to promote common interests;
• Sits on various committees, whether it’s internal and external to Makivvik;
• Leads Makivvik’s efforts in planning, financing, and launching cultural trade shows and similar events;
• Develops, updates, recommends and implements operating policies, procedures and programs designed to produce efficient economic development programs for the corporation;
• May help pursue new business opportunities and or to attract existing businesses to collaborate with;
• May lead efforts to find reports, research, information or activity that might be relevant to Nunavik’s Social-economy and its cultural community ;
• When necessary communicates with Makivvik’s subsidiaries or divisions, governmental agencies, private enterprise, civic groups, local agencies, and the general public;
• Be available to travel, when requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Administration or a relevant field;
• Ten (10) years of management or relevant experience;
• Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Great computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• High familiarity with the traditions, culture and socio-history of Inuit in Nunavik;
• Reliable, punctual and takes initiatives;
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles;
• Experience in project management;
• Knowledge of current Nunavik priorities regarding economic and social development;
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability;
• Strong work ethic and positive team leadership attitude.

Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as:

Simplified Pension Plan

Vacation:                        starting at 20 days

Sick days:                       15 days

Isolation premium:    To a maximum of $20,800

Cargo allowance:        To a maximum of $6,500

Group Insurance

Gas allowance:            To a maximum of $3,500

Travel Benefit:             To a maximum of $25,000

Housing allowance:   To a maximum of $12,000