Administrative Specialist (Inuktitut required) - Saqijuq

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Administrative Specialist (Inuktitut Required)

Saqijuq Office or Remote

Status: Full-time position, 35 hours a week, flexible

Specificity: Summer schedule with Friday afternoons off

Location: Saqijuq Office or Remote (within or outside Nunavik)

Salary: Between $60,747 to $83,712/year according to experience

Benefits:

• 4 weeks of vacation + 2 weeks of vacation during the holiday period

• 14 statutory holidays + 10 personal days

• Insurance package, simplified pension plan

• Northern Benefits and Premiums for employees based in Nunavik:

:: Cost of living differential: minimum of $10,500

:: Food allowance: minimum of $3,903

:: Retention premium: minimum of $6,240

:: Travel benefits: 4 trips/year with no dependent or 3 per person with dependent/year

Your reputation for reliability and efficiency, coupled with your excellent organizational skills and proactive attitude will allow you to provide valuable support to the Administration and Finance department. As an Administrative Specialist, you approach each task with dedication and attention to details, ensuring smooth operations and contributing to the success and overall efficiency of Saqijuq’s team.

Responsibilities:

Organizational and Administrative Assistance

– Responsible to document key discussions and decisions by taking notes and minutes during the meetings. 

– Provide translation of short texts from English to Inuktitut, ensuring clarity and cultural accuracy.

– Coordinate the procurement cycle, including purchase orders and requisitions, inventory management, as well as related documentation.

– Maintain and update equipment inventory in Excel.

– Perform and verify data entries for payroll, finance and operational purposes (time sheets, expense reports, invoices, statistics, etc.) and ensure accuracy and confidentiality. 

– Prepare analytical and administrative reports.

Coordination

– Plan and organize Saqijuq’s events and meetings, including conferences, BOD meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.

– Oversee logistics for events and meetings, including arranging catering services, transportation, and accommodation for the participants.

– Coordinate and book employees travel arrangements for both business and personal trips, ensuring efficiency and compliance with internal policies. 

Employee Experience and Human Resources

– Collaborate with the managers in their hiring process, by posting job ads, contacting the candidates, scheduling interviews, etc.

– Coordinate and schedule onboarding activities for new employees.

– Provide support to employees regarding their benefits as well as the management of their leave and annual travel banks. 

Collaboration and Strategic Support

– Work in close collaboration and assist the Director, Finance, Administration and Human Resources as well as the General Accountant with various tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements:

Education:

– Professional Studies Diploma. 

– Certificate of College Studies (AEC), Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in administration, human resources, or a related discipline, a major asset.

Work Experience:

– Three (3) years experience in a similar position.

– Significant work experience in Nunavik or another Inuit culture context, a major asset.Excellent knowledge of the Inuit culture and good knowledge of the land.

– Significant work experience in Nunavik or another Inuit culture context, a major asset.Excellent knowledge of the Inuit culture and good knowledge of the land.

Knowledge and skills:

– Basic accounting knowledge.

– Strong proficiency with the MS Office suite (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

– Familiarity with the Nomadis, Sage 50, and Dayforce software, an asset.

– Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to be tactful, and diplomatic.

– Great adaptability and ability for teamwork.

– Capacity to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Languages:

– Fluency in English is essential because it’s the common language in workplaces across Nunavik.

– Strong ability to communicate effectively in Inuktitut, both orally and in writing.

– Knowledge of French, an asset.

To Apply:

Please send your résumé or letter of interest to: hr@saqijuq.com or fill out the form below!

Join our team and contribute to our mission: cultural healing in Nunavik through community actions rooted in Inuit values and traditions!

To learn more about Saqijuq, visit our website www.saqijuq.ca and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/saqijuq

Send your resume to hr@saqijuq.com by December 8th, 2026, 5:00 PM