COMPETITION: 2024507
POSITION TYPE: Term
TERM: to March 31, 2028
SCHEDULE: Full-time (75 hours bi-weekly)
COMPETITION CLOSE DATE:Open Until Filled
FIRST RESUME REVIEW DATE: Tuesday, October 08, 2024, at 12:00pm (MT) - See To Apply section below for more information.
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
Inuvialuit have accessed and enjoyed their lands and waterways since time immemorial. This contact with the environment gives the Inuvialuit a unique advantage in speaking to the region's Inuvialuit Traditional and Local Knowledge (TLK). The IRC Marine Program Coordinator position will employ an Inuvialuk beneficiary to lead research projects regarding the Beaufort Sea and Arctic Ocean and administer and facilitate community engagement, outreach, and mentorship throughout the region.
The Marine Program Coordinator will lead research projects concerning the changing marine seascape while consulting with the communities regarding marine research concerns. The coordinator shall work to strengthen relationships and understandings with ISR community members, Elders, Youth, organizations, and beneficiaries by acting as a liaison to hear and respond to community marine priorities. Specific focus areas include marine safety, baseline monitoring, natural resource management, marine planning, and Inuvialuit Knowledge (IK) studies. They will support programming related to the marine environment and work with communities, researchers, and other experts to develop solutions to minimize knowledge gaps related to the Beaufort Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
The Marine Program Coordinator will work with senior IRC staff to assist with various tasks related to the implementation of the Western Arctic - Tariuq Accord and the work of the Western Arctic Offshore Moratorium Review Committee. These tasks will include reviewing draft analyses prepared by external consultants, assisting in the coordination of senior official and working group meetings, learning about and supporting the administration and regulation of natural resource rights in the offshore, and other related items. Opportunities for learning exchanges may be possible, subject to funding and capacity.
The Marine Program Coordinator will also be knowledgeable about emerging marine science initiatives and support programming and marine research priorities. They are responsible for evaluating gaps in existing marine research programming, monitoring, and datasets to improve the overall well-being of Inuvialuit and strengthen marine knowledge to better prepare for future resource management research initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- College diploma or university degree in a related field and at least 2 years of related work experience.
- Experience working for Inuvialuit or Indigenous organizations.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience facilitating community engagement and training sessions on complex issues and developing long and short-term plans and community programs.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
- Experience in developing community projects with the ability to create long- and short-term plans based on community input.
- Familiarity with marine activities in the ISR.
- Inputting information into Microsoft Word and Excel and conducting basic analysis.
- Experience leading or participating in Inuvialuit Knowledge-sharing activities.
SKILLS & ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of the ISR, the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA), and the cooperative management structures established under the IFA.
- Competency in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Project)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various organizations, other staff, and client groups.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with diverse audiences
- Ability to plan, schedule, supervise, conduct, evaluate, and report on projects and programs
- Tact, judgement, cultural sensitivity, and behavioural flexibility are required attributes.
- Willingness to travel within and outside the ISR.
- Strong willingness to learn about marine programs and related systems.
- Self-reliant
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.
We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin 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.
- The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
- This role is based in our Inuvik office. We offer relocation support for the selected candidates.
- An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
- Casual or term positions may be considered for future conversion to indeterminate status.
- 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: 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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