Job Description:

Reports to:                                    The Chief Negotiator of the Self-Determination Process and the Director in the President’s Department.

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate the work on the Self-Determination Process, including organization of the multiple Self-Determination files and projects, using project management skills;
• Plan, coordinate, organize and take notes (minutes) at meetings;
• Responsible for internal and external communications, such as preparing and sending emails, letters, meeting agendas, and meeting invitations (Outlook);
• Prepare and maintain chronologies and update the electronic file for the Self-Determination process;
• Research and gather a variety of information and prepare short reports and backgrounders;
• Participate in the Self-Determination negotiation team’s meetings and other meetings related to the Self-Determination process, including the meetings of the Self-Determination Committee;
• Responsible for the coordination of the Self-Determination Committee;
• Work with members of the Self-Determination team, the legal team and other departments on the Self-Determination files;
• Assist with the administration of the file, including expense reports, preparing travel requests for the Self-Determination team, and purchasing;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or equivalent experience related to the job description, will be considered;
• Good 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.);
• Ability to work independently and a good team player;
• Inuit traditions and cultural knowledge and understanding, is required;
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Demonstrate experience in multitasking, being organized and punctual;
• Solution focused;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Excellent communication skills.

 

 

Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik.

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

Benefits:

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

Simplified Pension Plan	Group Insurance
Vacation:                        starting at 20 days	Gas allowance:            To a maximum of $3,500
Sick days:                       15 days	Travel Benefit:             To a maximum of $25,000
Isolation premium:    To a maximum of $20,800	Housing allowance:   To a maximum of                                                    $12,000
Cargo allowance:        To a maximum of $6,500