Job Description:

Reports to:                                    The Assistant Director in the President’s Department.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting Makivvik’s involvement in federal affairs and at federal tables, including the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee tables and related Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami committees with working groups including Nunavik organizations and cross-over issues with the Government of Québec;
• Administrative responsibilities (not limited to; budget, contracts, funding application submissions, staff oversight, briefing notes);
• Working on various priority files, including drafting briefing documents and summary reports, and coordination of work to be done;
• Liaising with federal government and Inuit governments and regional organizations and federal matters as need be;
• Developing and supporting Nunavik Inuit positions;
• Preparing for and attending meetings;
• Working with other Makivvik Senior Management;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in s related field
• Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Good computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles;
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability;
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude;
• Able to work as a team leader;
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills;
• Inuit and cultural knowledge and understanding, is required;
• Demonstrate good organizational skills, the capacity to work autonomously and a great team player.

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

Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik.

Benefits:

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