NIP Tuqqavik - Child and Family Support Worker (Social Worker Technician) Posting 2026-057 - NRBHSS

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

Agreement (Chapter 15) and the Act Respecting Health Services and Social Services, oversees the entire territory north of the

55th parallel. Its mission is to adapt health and social service programs to the needs of the population and the realities of

the region, while ensuring the effective organization of the resources made available to Nunavik.

The Board is seeking to fill the following temporary assignment within its NIP team:

NIP Tuqqavik - Child and Family Support Worker (Social Worker Technician) Posting 2026-057

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

Nunavimmi Ilagiit Papatauvinga (NIP) is an Inuit-led organization whose mission is to develop a continuum of

services that are culturally appropriate and responsive to the needs of Nunavik youth and families. Currently

operating under the authority of the NRBHSS, NIP is expected to become an independent organization in the coming months.

DESCRIPTION

Tuqqavik is a service in development where youth and families will go when they need help or are seeking

support. This service will function as a centralized intake and access point within the service delivery model

(Intake). Tuqqavik workers will receive requests and ensure that Nunavimmiut are directed to the appropriate

services, whether the needs involve support services or protection-related concerns.

Once fully implemented, Tuqqavik will improve access to and coordination of services for children, youth, and

families. The service will provide rapid assessments, simplified access to programs, and personalized referrals. It

will also offer tailored support to families.

The NIP Tuqqavik Child and Family Support Worker is a fontline member of the Sivulirisimautiit team. They serve

as the first point of contact for Inuit children and families. They work closely with service providers and

community organizations, ensuring that interventions are respectful, culturally grounded, and family-centered.

Your responsibilities include:

• Receive and manage service requests from youth, families, and partners;

• Provide individualized referrals and guide parents throughout the process of accessing appropriate services

and programs;

• Support service providers in assessing situations and determining service needs;

• Maintain contact with families through various means, including telephone, email, in-person meetings, and

home visits;

• Participate in team meetings and working committees as required;

• Collect data in accordance with internal policies;

• Participate in emergency interventions when necessary.

Candidates who are beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement will be given priority

REQUIREMENTS

• For beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, an equivalent combination of relevant

training and experience may be considered;

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

• Demonstrated knowledge of Inuit culture and communities;

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish meaningful and trusting relationships with children

and families;

• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations and collaborate with professionals from various sectors;

• Ability to work independently while complying with internal policies, procedures, and guidelines;

• Knowledge of the Nunavik child, youth, and family services network will be considered an asset;

• Experience in intake and/or frontline intervention roles (considered an asset);

• Flexibility and availability to travel and work variable schedules as required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please note that interviews may be conducted during the week of August 3, 2026;

• Work Location: Inukjuak.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

• Day shift;

• Salary according to MSSS conditions and the candidate’s qualifications ($28.40/hour to $40.88/hour).

Employees who relocate to Nunavik may be eligible for various premiums, including retention, isolation, and

cost-of-living allowances. For employees hired more than 50 km from Kuujjuaq, low-cost housing is provided,

along with reimbursement of moving and storage expenses. In addition, annual personal travel from Kuujjuaq

to the point of hire is included, along with other benefits.

For more information about our services and region, please visit the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social

Services website at: https://nrbhss.ca

Employees of the health and social services network may be eligible for Northern leave without pay.

Interested candidates may submit their résumé between July 8 and July 22, 2026, to the attention of

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services – Human Ressources

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

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