Job Description:

Reports to:                                    The Assistant Director in the Department of Environment, Wildlife and Resources.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multiple departments within Makivvik on files related to Food Security;
• Collaborate with regional organizations to ensure that there is a coordinated effort to address food insecurity in Nunavik, including completion of the Nunavik Food Security Policy;
• Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee: Food Security Working Group;
• ITK National Committee: Inuit Food Security Strategy;
• Manage the Harvester Support Grant Program;
• Work with Provincial and Federal funding agencies to ensure that the needs of Nunavik are addressed;
• Be available to travel, when requested;
• Any other related duties request by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Graduate studies in Public health, Nutrition or Social Science;
• Minimum three (3) years of related working experience, preferably in a Northern environment or organization;
• Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Excellent computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Demonstrated organization and report writing skills;
• Strong ability to synthesize and summarize information;
• Ability to work in a team environment or autonomously;
• Ability to provide briefings to Senior Management on file progress and possible funding avenues.

 

 

Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik.

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

Benefits:

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