Elder's Coordinator - NV of Inukjuak

The municipality of Inukjuak is a municipal body with jurisdiction over the community of Inukjuak located on the east coast of 

Hudson Bay, in the Nunavik region of Quebec. Is looking for a dynamic person with leadership skills and a track record initiative, 

reliable and resourceful to work in the capacity of:  

Elders’ Coordinator 

Location: Inukjuak, Quebec         

Hours:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Monday to Friday   

Position:  Elders’ Coordinator  

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Under the authority of the Municipal Manager, the Local Elders Coordinator has the following major responsibilities: 

• Ensures provision of an effective, efficient, and appropriate Elders’ Program services and promotes the health and wellness 

of elders by planning and delivering activities, such as gatherings, storytelling, and services that contribute to their physical, 

mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 

• Develops a monthly activity program based on participants’ needs. 

• Evaluates and ensures a safe, organized and home-like environment that encourages an optimal level of social, emotional, 

and physical independence. 

The local elders’ coordinator is responsible to organize leisure, cultural and social activities for elders. He or she will work closely 

with local and regional organizations providing health, economic and safety to elders.   

Responsibilities:  

The local elders’ coordinator is under the supervision of the Municipal Manager and has the following responsibilities:  - Organize and participate in cultural activities such as: gatherings, outings, tool making, etc. 

 - Participate in local committees and social welfare initiatives to represent elder’s voice in matters of substance abuse, 

suicide prevention, social issues, and other matters of concerns for elders.  

 - Provide support to elders to pass knowledge to the younger generation for: tent set-up, igloo making, fur preparation, etc.  

 - Work with the Town Manager and community members to provide services such as snow shoveling, wood cutting, and ice 

delivery for drinking water.  

 - Communicate regularly with the Mayor, Town Manager, the Secretary-Treasurer, the school, social services and any other 

organization or community service to ensure the participation of elders in community events, projects, and initiative of any 

nature.  

 - Produce weekly and monthly financial and activity reports.  

 - Keep informed programs available to elders for the financing of wellness activities and events.  

 - Be responsible for making funding requests and reporting for any activities and projects they plan to do. 

 - Keep a register of updated elders’ list and a be ready to provide other organizations upon request. 

Knowledge, skills, and behaviors:  

The incumbent must possess knowledge, skills, and behavior in the following areas:  

▪ Be honest and trustworthy.  

▪ Possess good organization and administrative skills.  

▪ Have good oral and written communication abilities, both in English and in Inuktitut  

▪ Be involved in the community and have a desire to improve the quality of life of elders and the community.  

▪ Be willing to travel for work and work on a flexible schedule.    

Salary:  Salary based on experience and salary scale 

Benefits: Group Insurance, Group Pension Plan, Northern Allowance, as per set for the Employees of the NV, Travel Benefits 

of $5,000.00 or $3,000.00 plan after 12 months of service. 

Probation:  6 months 

Closing date:  November 02, 2026, at 5:00p.m. 

If interested please give your resumé to:  Aleashia Echalook, Secretary-Treasurer 

      Northern Village of Inukjuak 

      Inukjuak, Quebec 

      J0M 1M0 

      Secretary.treasurer@nvinukjuak.ca