Job Description:

Reports to:                                   The Cultural Development Coordinator in the President’s Department

Responsibilities:

The Cultural Development Agent will be responsible for implementing Makivvik’s cultural development and Inuktitut promotion policies, in close partnership with partner organizations in Nunavik. He or she will be responsible for maintaining meaningful relationships with the communities and ensuring that their needs for cultural development are translated into programs and policies.

• Work with partners to implement Makivvik’s Inuit culture and language policies, action plans, and play a central role in supporting the promotion of Inuktitut;
• Mobilize key players in Nunavik to ensure concerted action and implementation;
• Play an integral role in the implementation of agreements supporting cultural development;
• Play an integral role in the implementation of agreements supporting the protection and revitalization of Inuktitut;
• Maintain strong relationships with the communities and the partner organizations;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diplomas or equivalent will be recognized;
• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in a related field;
• Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Great computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Inuit, traditions and cultural knowledge and understanding, is important.

Benefits:

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