Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Play a lead role in the development of a communication and outreach program that strengthens the relationship between DEWR and Nunavik Inuit; tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Developing and implementing outreach campaigns and educational materials aimed at reinforcing Inuit values, knowledge and traditional approaches to wildlife management;
• Supporting other DEWR/NRC staff in their efforts to engage with community representatives;
• Strengthening local capacity to engage in, and lead, wildlife management and research, environmental monitoring and planning;
• Assist in the coordination of harvest studies, wildlife monitoring programs and other research;

Qualifications:

• Minimum Secondary 5 (college or university degree in related field an asset);
• Ability to communicate fluently in Inuktitut and English (French an asset);
• Previous experience in a similar capacity is an asset;
• Proven ability to design projects and ensure effective project management;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable speaking to large crowds;
• Sound knowledge of wildlife, the environment and Inuit Knowledge;
• Proficient computer skills (graphic design / illustration experience is ideal)

Benefits:

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