Centre Director - Uquutaq School - KI

POSITION:  CENTRE DIRECTOR - UQUUTAQ SCHOOL  

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 

SALARY: FROM $103,121 TO $137,492 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

COMPETITION NUMBER: CD1222605-01 

LOCATION: INUKJUAK 

STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME  

STARTING DATE: JULY 2026 

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI) is a school board serving educational services in the 14 communities of Nunavik. 

FUNCTION & DUTIES: 

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director General, the Centre Director is the senior administrator of the Board in his/her community and is 

responsible for all aspects of the organization and administration of the community school and its related services. Other duties include: 

• Responsible for the implementation of Board and local policy as determined by the Commissioners and the local Education 

Committee.  

• Is the liaison between the community and the Board. 

• Responsible for the organization and supervision of the physical plant including school, residences, shops, warehouse, vehicles 

and equipment. 

• Is the Secretary-Treasurer of the local Education Committee. 

• Supervise, mentor and manage employees under their responsibility. 

• Is responsible for all aspects of the organization and administration of Board activities within his/her community. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study certifying a minimum three (3)-year university program or hold a senior or senior executive staff 

position, excluding a position as manager, in a board. 

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned qualification requirements if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary 

of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Fluency in Inuktitut and either French or English 

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of administration or education or equivalent relevant experience recognized by the Board 

• Must have been a full-time resident of an Inuit community of Nunavik for at least ten (10) years 

• An understanding of the Quebec Education system and Chapter 17 of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement is an asset. 

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS: 

Class 00-08 as per the working conditions of managers at KI: from $103,121 to $137,492 annually depending on qualifications and experience. 

All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task. 

In addition to salary, you may be eligible to benefits such as: 

• 30 days paid vacation 

• Up to 10 paid recuperation days  

• 2-week paid holiday period   

and, when applicable, other benefits such as: 

• Summer schedule  

• Northern allowance ranging from $12,178 to $25,326  

• Food transportation allocation 

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), 

including telemedicine support  

• Career development opportunities 

• Hybrid work schedule 

• Paid relocation benefits 

• Attraction and retention bonus ranging from $3000 to 

$9000  

• Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik 

• Subsidized furnished housing  

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled 

To apply: 

1) Visit our career website (https://career.kativik.qc.ca/) and click on “Apply”, OR 

2) Send your CV to applications@kativik.qc.ca and indicate CD1222605-01 in the subject of the e-mail. 

Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.