COMPETITION: 202636
POSITION TYPE: Indefinite
SCHEDULE: Full-time (75 hours bi-weekly)
COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: July 12, 2026
ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)
IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canada's oldest comprehensive land claim agreements. With assets over $1 billion, not including vast land holdings, IRC is responsible for corporate investment, land management, and a broad range of social, cultural, and economic programs and services benefiting Inuvialuit. Its subsidiaries have interests in grocery, manufacturing, property management, transportation, and significant dealings in the oil and gas industry.
Since its inception, IRC has experienced considerable growth and its structure and operations have become increasingly complex. Combining local government and service delivery, community development, investment, and operating business divisions, all managed by a single back office, the organization has an array of complexities for the executive staff to navigate. There is an emphasis on fostering understanding, healing, and resilience in a region brimming with unique social challenges and immense potential for transformative change.
JOB SUMMARY
IRC is seeking an ambitious, business-minded Legal Counsel to join its Corporate Legal team and work directly with the Senior Counsel – Corporate.
This role offers a unique opportunity for an emerging lawyer to develop broad in-house experience across commercial transactions, construction and infrastructure projects, legal operations, corporate governance, legal technology, and strategic business initiatives. The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to business leaders across the organization while contributing to initiatives that support IRC’s long-term growth and operational success.
Beyond traditional legal work, this role provides exposure to legal operations transformation, contract lifecycle management, governance modernization, Indigenous and northern development initiatives, major military and civilian infrastructure projects, and executive-level decision-making.
This position is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys solving business problems, improving processes, leveraging technology, influencing outcomes, and building a long-term in-house legal career.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be/have:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized law school
- Member in good standing of a Canadian Law society or eligible for admission to the Law Society of the Northwest Territories.
- Approximately 2-3 years of post-call legal experience.
- Experience in corporate, commercial, construction, procurement, governance, or transactional matters.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated initiative, sound judgement, and commitment to continuous professional development
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume by selecting the “Apply for This Job” button at the top right of this page and following the application instructions.
As part of your application, you will be required to complete pre-screening questions. These questions replace a traditional cover letter and will take approximately five minutes to complete. For each section, select the option that best reflects your experience. There are no right or wrong answers—your responses help us better understand your background and prepare for a meaningful interview.
Your responses will be reviewed by the hiring team, and interview questions may be based on your self-reported experience. Please ensure your answers are accurate and reflective of your background.
We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews may be scheduled prior to the closing date.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA); please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.
- The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- This role can be based in our Inuvik or Calgary office.
- An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
- Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
- If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] to let us know how we can assist you.
- We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Salary: $138,000 – $162,000 base depending on experience and year of call.
We recognize and reward talent with a competitive salary structure.
- Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Competitive Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health care; dental care; life, critical illness, and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.
- Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
- Retirement Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a Defined Contribution Pension Plan where IRC matches contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.
- Vacation benefits: We provide eligible employees with 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.
For more information about our organization, go to https://irc.inuvialuit.com/jobs
Human Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 867-777-7000 | Web: irc.inuvialuit.com
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