Job Description:

Reports to:    Nunavik Research Centre Manager in the Department of Environment, Wildlife and Research

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in planning, coordinating & implementing research programs and fieldwork; tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Shipping, receiving, processing of and reporting on wildlife kits and samples at the Nunavik Research Centre;
• Preparing materials and supplies for wildlife research projects (i.e., sampling tools, camping and safety equipment, etc.);
• Environmental monitoring (collection and preparation of water, soil, air samples);
• Trapping and/or harvesting of wildlife species and fish for sampling;
• Ageing of salmon scales, char otoliths and beluga teeth;
• Testing walrus and seal samples for Trichinella;
• Data entry and analysis;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Be available for field work, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma;
• Relevant experience is an asset;
• Some environmental monitoring training;
• Strong on-the-land skills, knowledge of fish and wildlife;
• Effective Computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Must be comfortable working in both laboratory, office, and field environments;
• Must be willing and able to understand concepts related to wildlife and environmental monitoring, wildlife disease and health;
• Must be fluent in Inuktitut and competent in English;
• Some knowledge of French is an asset;
• Knowledge of project proposal, funding applications, report writing, program evaluations and strong organizational skills;
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude;
• Good integrity, autonomy, punctuality and accountability;
• Valid driver’s license (provincial or territorial);
• Familiarity with firearms;
• Comfort driving and travelling in boats, ATV’s, helicopters, and small airplanes;
• Security clearance is required.

Benefits:

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

Simplified Pension Plan: Employer Contribution 7%	Group Insurance: Life, LTD, Health, & Dental
Vacation: Starting at 20 days	Gas Allowance: To a max. of $3,500
Sick Days: 15 days	Travel Benefit: To a max. of $25,000
Isolation Premium: To a max. of $20,800	Housing Allowance: To a max. of $12,000
Cargo Allowance: To a max. of $6,500