Job Description:

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

Responsibilities:

Play a lead role in the development of a communication and outreach program that strengthens the relationship between DEWR and Nunavik Inuit; tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing outreach campaigns and educational materials aimed at: reinforcing Inuit values, knowledge and traditional approaches to wildlife management;
• Supporting other DEWR/NRC staff in their efforts to engage with community representatives;
• Strengthening local capacity to engage in, and lead, wildlife management and research, environmental monitoring and planning;
• Assist in the coordination of harvest studies, wildlife monitoring programs and other research;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma;
• Other diplomas or degree in a related field, is as asset;
• Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Strong computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and graphic design/illustration;
• Previous experience in a similar capacity is an asset; Proven ability to design projects and ensure effective project management;
• Inuit traditions and cultural knowledge and understanding, is an asset;
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communications skills;
• Comfortable with public speaking or speaking to large crowds;
• Demonstrate 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 the Corporation as outlined in the Makivvik Corporation Human Resources Policy Manual