Job Description:

Reports to: Director of Business Development

Location: Nunavik or Montreal

Status of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Deadline to Apply October 28, 2026

Responsibilities:

▪ Oversee and manage the fisheries file and including the annual royalties disbursed to Makivik
and our quota allocations;
▪ Directly supervise the position of In-Shore Marine Development Manager and collaborate any
development in the fisheries sector in Nunavik as well as others collaboratively;
▪ Collaborate with Makivik staff and Makivik subsidiaries to ensure proper links and knowledge of
the fisheries industry and trends;
▪ Maintain a strong relationship with our fishing partner;
▪ Liaise with government (mainly DFO), other northern regions, and business partners in the
fisheries industry;
▪ Attend meetings, events, trade Shows in the US, Europe and Asia to promote the fisheries
products from Nunavik;
▪ Keep up to date with research and scientific knowledge on northern fisheries;
▪ Inform pertinent staff and executives on negotiations and other important development for the
fisheries file;
▪ Develop market tools to promote products from Nunavik;
▪ Be available to travel as needed;
▪ Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Possess a DEC in Management or Business, relevant experience will be recognized;
▪ Completed university education in Business Administration; education in link with fisheries
would be an asset;
▪ Minimum 5 years or more direct experience in Business Management and experience of 3 years
or more in the fisheries sector, or other relevant experience;
▪ Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English
and/or French;
▪ Effective Computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
▪ Traditional Inuit knowledge is an Asset;
▪ Strong communication and analytical skills;
▪ Proven ability to liaise with the fisheries and business sector as well as with government;
▪ Familiarity with social, environmental, and economic issues that impact business in the North is
preferred;
▪ Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and social purpose principles;
▪ Knowledge of James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA) and the Nunavik Inuit Land
Claims Agreement (NILCA) is preferred;
▪ Security clearance is required.

Benefits:

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