Planning, Programming and Research Officer Community support - Posting 2026-051 - 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, covers all territory north of the 55th parallel. Its mission is to adapt 

health and social services programs to the needs of the population and regional realities, and to ensure the effective organization of 

resources made available to the Nunavik region. 

The Regional Board is seeking to fill the following permanent position: 

Planning, Programming and Research Officer 

Community support 

Posting 2026-051 

DEPARTMENT AND SERVICE: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT – SERVICE NO. 40005: PREVENTION AND HEALTH 

PROMOTION 

DESCRIPTION 

Under the supervision of the Prevention and Health Promotion Coordinator, the Planning and Programming 

Officer plays a central role in supporting Nunavik communities. He or she contributes to the development and 

implementation of community mobilization strategies, supports wellness committees and liaison workers in their 

activities, and provides ongoing operational support, including funding monitoring, budgeting, and report 

writing. The incumbent works closely with NRBHSS teams and community partners to ensure that public health 

initiatives are rooted in Inuit realities and values. 

Your responsibilities also include: 

• Participating in the integration of the Inuit health model (IQI) within community organizations and health 

centres; 

• Supporting liaison workers and wellness committees in their work; 

• Defining, developing, and delivering training based on the needs expressed by wellness committees and 

liaison workers; 

• Contributing to the follow-up of the regional action plan supporting communities. 

REQUIREMENTS 

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

relevant education and experience may be considered; 

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field such as administrative sciences, humanities, or social sciences; 

• A master’s degree in public health or a related field is considered an asset; 

• Experience in community mobilization and/or supporting community organizations, ideally in an intercultural 

or Indigenous context; 

• Good understanding of the sociocultural context of Nunavik and Inuit culture (an asset); 

• Demonstrated cultural safety awareness, with the ability to adapt interactions to the realities of 

Nunavimmiut; 

• Ability to support partners in managing funding: budget monitoring, report writing, and funding applications; 

• Ability to manage multiple files independently, with strong organizational and time-management skills; 

• Ability to work with diverse partners in various contexts, with a collaborative and intercultural approach; 

• Proficiency in at least two of the three languages used in Nunavik (French, English, Inuktitut) and good 

knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Work location: Position based in the North (Kuujjuaq); 

• The position is open to candidates from other Nunavik communities, with the possibility of relocation to 

Kuujjuaq; 

• Please note that interviews are expected to take place during the weeks of June 15 and June 22, 2026. 

Beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement will be given priority. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week); 

• Day shift; 

• Salary according to MSSS conditions and the candidate’s qualifications ($31.03/hour to $54.98/hour). 

Northern benefits: Employees who settle in Nunavik may benefit from various allowances, including retention, 

isolation, and cost-of-living allowances. For individuals 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 

between Kuujjuaq and the point of hire is included, along with other benefits. 

For more information about our services and region, please visit: https://nrbhss.ca/fr  

Employees in the health and social services system may be eligible for northern unpaid leave. 

Interested candidates may submit their résumé between June 3 and June 17, 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 (QUÉBEC) J0M 1C0 

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