Job Description:

Reports to:                                   The Director of Legal in the President’s Department

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research using a genealogical and historical database in response to beneficiaries’ inquiries;
• Obtain security clearance from Canada for database access (before hiring);
• Plan and coordinate events and activities, in and outside Nunavik, in collaboration with Inuit orgs and communities, governments, cemeteries, etc.;
• Plan and coordinate family visits to cemeteries or sanatorium;
• Support the Project’ research team;
• Facilitate health services delivery in support of beneficiaries and at events;
• Working closely with other Inuit land claims organizations and staff, both in person and virtually;
• Preparing Action Plans, Budgets, Activity proposals, etc.;
• 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, or proper combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field;
• Good communication skills in Inuktitut and English both written and spoken, French is considered an asset;
• Extensive knowledge of Word, good knowledge of Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, etc.;
• Extensive Inuit traditions and cultural knowledge and understanding is required, considering the sensitive nature of this file (1940-60’tuberculosis epidemic legacy);
• Basic accounting and budgeting skills;
• Good planning skills (travels/events);
• Respectful of confidentiality standards.

Benefits:

In accordance to Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual.