Planning, Programming, and Research Officer - 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 the entire territory north of the 55th 

parallel. Its mission is to adapt health and social services programs to the needs of the population and the realities of the region, 

and to ensure the efficient organization of resources available to the Nunavik region.

The NRBHSS is seeking to fill the following temporary assignment:

Planning, Programming, and Research Officer - Overdose Prevention - Posting 2026-032

DEPARTMENT AND SERVICE: 

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, #40005 – CHILD HEALTH PREVENTION AND PROMOTION

DESCRIPTION

Under the authority of the Director of Public Health and under the supervision of the Prevention and 

Health Promotion Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for projects such as community 

outreach, overdose prevention, and men's health.

The incumbent will work with various partners, including other departments within the Nunavik Regional 

Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS), health centres, municipalities, men's groups, and regional 

organizations, to support various initiatives.

Your responsibilities also include:

• Supporting initiatives related to the Men's Health Action Plan, including the organization and hosting 

of the Nunavik Men's Meeting in the fall of 2026;

• Collaborating in the development of a community outreach worker program;

• Developing an overdose prevention awareness campaign;

• Developing overdose prevention workshops for the school mental health curriculum;

• Supporting the implementation of the substance use prevention action plan.

REQUIREMENTS

• For candidates eligible under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, a combination of 

relevant experience and training may be considered;

• Must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant university discipline such as business administration, 

humanities, or social sciences;

• Experience in public health and/or mental health and/or social work and/or working with vulnerable 

populations;

• Good understanding of harm reduction principles and/or street/community outreach work;

• Experience working with Nunavimmiut is considered an asset;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in two of the three languages spoken in the region 

(Inuktitut, English, French);

• Knowledge of Inuktitut will be considered an asset;

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please note that interviews will potentially be conducted during the weeks of June 22 and June 29, 

2026;

• Home base: Relocation to the North (Kuujjuaq) is preferred; however, remote work from the South 

with regular travel is possible depending on operational needs;

• The position is open to applications from other Nunavik communities, with the opportunity to 

relocate to Kuujjuaq or work remotely from their home community.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Temporary full-time assignment until March 31, 2027, with the possibility of renewal;

• Day shift;

• Salary according to MSSS (Ministry of Health and Social Services) regulations and the candidate's 

qualifications ($31.03/hour to $54.98/hour).

Northern Benefits: Employees who relocate to Nunavik are eligible for various bonuses, including a 

retention bonus, a remoteness bonus, and a food transportation allowance. For those hired more than

50 km away from Kuujjuaq, low-cost housing is provided, along with reimbursement of moving and 

storage expenses. In addition, annual personal trips between Kuujjuaq and the point of employment are 

included, as well as other benefits.

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

and Social Services website: https://nrbhss.ca/fr

Health and social services network employees are potentially eligible for Northern unpaid leave.

Interested candidates may submit their resumé 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