Planning, Programming and Research Officer - Nunami Program Posting 2026-044 - 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 located north of the 55th parallel. Its 

mission is to adapt health and social services programs to the needs of the population and to the realities of the region, and to ensure an 

efficient organization of the resources made available to the Nunavik region. 

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

Planning, Programming and Research Officer - Nunami Program 

Posting 2026-044 

DIRECTORATE AND DEPARTMENT:  PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING DEPARTMENT– SERVICE #41003-SUBS USE DEP 

TRAD WB 

DESCRIPTION 

Under the authority of the Coordinator for Social Affairs and Traditional Well-Being, the incumbent will support 

Nunavik communities in the planning, coordination and implementation of the Nunami program’s projects, a 

land-based mental wellness program. 

The incumbent contributes to the development and support of initiatives that promote mental wellness and 

strengthen protective factors across all age groups, through cultural and on-the-land activities. The position 

combines planning and project management responsibilities, community collaboration and field presence, 

working closely with other Nunami officers, community partners and the NRBHSS internal teams. 

1. Planning, coordination and project management 

− Contribute to the planning, monitoring and consistency of the Nunami program’s projects; 

− Receive, analyze and support the development of project and funding requests from the communities; 

− Support community promoters in planning, carrying out and monitoring their activities; 

− Track timelines, budgets, reporting requirements and project documentation; 

− Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Nunami program. 

2. Promotion and community partnerships 

− Promote the Nunami program in the communities, including meetings with local organizations and 

partners (including northern municipal administrations); 

− Support promoters in completing funding request forms, as needed; 

− Maintain and strengthen partnerships with local organizations (municipalities, committees, community 

organizations, family houses, etc.). 

3. On-the-land activities and field presence 

− Take part in planning and carrying out on-the-land activities that promote mental wellness and prevention; 

− Initiate, as needed, on-the-land activities that do not require clinical intervention; 

− As needed, be present during certain on-the-land activities and share knowledge and field observations 

with the team. 

4. Traditional well-being and team collaboration 

− Ensure the integration of Inuit traditional well-being values, knowledge and practices into projects and 

activities; 

− Foster intergenerational communication and the strengthening of family and community ties; 

− Work closely with the other Nunami officers and the NRBHSS teams. 

REQUIREMENTS 

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

combination of experience and training may be considered;  

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

• Understanding of the Inuit cultural context and experience within a Nunavik organization (mandatory);  

• Relevant experience in a role associated with Inuit traditional well-being practices; 

• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills with various types of stakeholders; 

• Dynamism, autonomy, flexibility, rigour and a sense of responsibility; 

• Proficiency in Inuktitut (spoken and written), as well as English or French. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Work location: Kuujjuaq (on-site presence required). Travel to Nunavik communities should be 

expected as needed; 

• The position is open to candidates from other communities, with an opportunity to settle in Kuujjuaq. 

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

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Full-time permanent position, 35 hours/week; 

• Day shift; 

• Salary according to MSSS conditions and the candidate’s qualifications ($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. 

For more information about our services and our region, we invite you to visit the website of the Nunavik 

Regional Board of Health and Social Services at: https://nrbhss.ca/fr 

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

pay. 

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