Head of Program - Ilagiit Councils - Posting 2026-056 - 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 temporary full-time position: 

Head of Program - Ilagiit Councils 

Posting 2026-056 

DEPARTMENT AND SERVICE: NUNAVIMMI ILAGIIT PAPATAUVINGA DIRECTION, # 43001, NIP-NUNAVIMI ILAGIIT 

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. 

DESCRIPTION 

Under the authority of the Assistant Director of NIP, the Head of the Ilagiit Councils Program will be responsible 

for the promotion, the ongoing improvement and the day-to-day management of the program. 

Your responsibilities also include:  

• Facilitate Ilagiit Councils;  

• Train and support a team of Ilagiit Council facilitators;  

• Plan and implement relevant follow-up procedures;  

• Coordinate all Ilagiit Council requests;  

• Manage all logistical and financial aspects of the program;  

• Create and implement a communication plan to promote the services throughout Nunavik;  

• Act as liaison with Youth Protection and Social Services personnel;  

• Implement and oversee the ongoing evaluation of services delivered to monitor long-term outcomes and 

ensure that the program meets community needs. 

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; 

• Has a strong knowledge of Inuit culture, language and community life;  

• Demonstrates autonomy, dynamism and organizational skills; 

• Comfortable working with groups; 

• Able to create and maintain good working relationships with partners; 

• Availability to travel throughout the region. 

For candidates who are beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, a combination of 

relevant experience and training may be considered. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Work location: Inukjuak, Puvirnituq or Kuujjuaq. Travel may be required depending on service activities; 

• Please note that interviews may take place during the week of September 7, 2026, or September 14, 2026. 

Candidates who are beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement shall receive priority. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Full-time temporary position, 35 hours per week; 

• Day shift; 

• Salary according to MSSS rules for supervisory staff, revised annually (class 36 – $83 271 to $108 253).  

Northern benefits: Employees who settle in Nunavik can benefit from a variety of bonuses, including a retention 

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

low-cost housing is offered, along with reimbursement of moving and storage costs. In addition, annual personal 

trips from Kuujjuaq to the hiring point and other benefits. 

For more information on our services and our region, we invite you to consult the Nunavik Regional Board of 

Health and Social Services website at: https://nrbhss.ca/en. 

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

pay. 

Interested candidates may submit their résumé 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