Foster Family Worker NIP Aniraulaurtutut Kamajignit Posting 2026-081 - NRBHSS

The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS), incorporated under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement 

(section 15) as well as the Act respecting health services and social services, covers the entire territory located north of the 55th parallel. 

Its mission is to adapt health and social services programs to the population’s needs and the region’s realities and to ensure efficient 

organization of the resources made available to the Nunavik region. 

The regional board seeks to fill the following two (2) temporary positions (maternity leave replacements): 

Foster Family Worker  

NIP Aniraulaurtutut Kamajignit 

Posting 2026-081 

DEPARTMENT AND SERVICE: NUNAVINGMI ILAGIIT PAPATAUVINGA, # 43001 - NIP 

Nunavingmi Ilagiit Papatauvinga (NIP) is a new Inuit-led organization created to develop and deliver services for 

Inuit children, youth and families throughout Nunavik. While NIP currently operates under the umbrella of the 

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS), it will soon become an independent Inuit 

organization. 

As part of its development, NIP is creating community-based services rooted in Inuit knowledge, language, 

culture and values. Through the Pigiarviliutik project, NIP is developing its first integrated community service 

delivery model in Inukjuak while expanding key services to other Nunavik communities in support of children, 

youth and families. 

ABOUT ANIRAULAURTUTUT KAMAJIGNIT (FOSTER HOME SERVICES) 

Aniraulaurtutut Kamajignit (AK) supports Inuit foster families who open their homes to children in need of care. 

AK works alongside foster parents, helping them feel supported, confident and connected as they provide a 

safe, stable and caring home. The service also helps ensure that children remain connected to their families, 

culture, language and community whenever possible. 

DESCRIPTION 

As a Foster Family Worker, you will build strong relationships with foster families and the children in their care. 

You will encourage, support and guide foster parents as they care for children with different experiences and 

needs. Through regular visits, practical support and collaboration with other professionals, you will help foster 

families succeed and help children thrive. 

This is an opportunity to strengthen Inuit foster care by supporting the families who make it possible. 

Your responsibilities also include: 

• Recruit and support Inuit foster families;  

• Build trusting relationships with foster parents and children;  

• Conduct home visits and provide ongoing support;  

• Help foster parents respond to children's individual needs;  

• Facilitate foster parent training and learning opportunities;  

• Provide support during challenging situations or family crises;  

• Monitor children's well-being and progress in collaboration with families;  

• Work closely with NIP staff and community partners;  

• Maintain accurate and confidential records;  

• Help strengthen a safe, caring and culturally grounded foster care system for Nunavimmiut. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Be a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement; 

• Strong communication skills in Inuktitut, with the ability to communicate in English and/or French; 

• Demonstrated ability to work with children and families; 

• Ability to build trusting relationships; 

• Patient, respectful and solution-oriented; 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team; 

• Organized, dependable and willing to learn. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Work location: one of the 14 communities in Nunavik. Travel may be required depending on service 

activities; 

• Please note that interviews will potentially be conducted during the week of September 7 or 

September 14, 2026. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Full-time temporary position, 35 hours/week for an indefinite period (maternity leave replacement); 

• Day shift; 

• Salary according to MSSS conditions and the candidate’s qualifications for the job title Human Relations 

Officer ($31.03/hr to $54.98/hr). 

Northern benefits: Employees who settle in Nunavik may be eligible for various premiums, including a retention 

premium, a remoteness premium and a cost-of-living premium. For those hired more than 50 km from 

Kuujjuaq, low-cost housing is provided, along with reimbursement of moving and storage costs. In addition, 

annual personal trips from Kuujjuaq to the point of hire are included, as well as other benefits. 

Employees of the health and social services network are potentially eligible for the northern leave without 

pay. 

Interested candidates may submit their resume between August 19 and September 2, 2026, to the attention 

of: 

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services 

Human Resources 

P.O. Box 900, Kuujjuaq (Quebec) J0M 1C0 

drh.Recrutement-Recruitment.rr17@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

P.O. BOX 900, KUUJJUAQ (QUEBEC) J0M 1C0 

TEL: 1-844-964-2244 / 819 964-2222 FAX: 819 964-2888