Planning, Programming, and Research Officer - Youth Posting 2026-029 - 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 effective organization of resources made available to the Nunavik region. 

The Regional Board wishes to fill the temporary position for a one-year term: 

Planning, Programming, and Research Officer - Youth 

Posting 2026-029 

DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION: PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING DEPARTMENT, #41004, CHILD YOUTH_FAMILY 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Programming, and under the direct supervision of the Child, Family, 

and Youth Coordinator, you will be responsible for the psychosocial aspects of Ullivik, various youth protection 

protocols and training programs, as well as the development, organization, and planning of training sessions. 

Work on other aspects related to youth protection and youth services in Nunavik. Contribute to various initiatives 

related to youth protection and youth services offered in Nunavik. 

Your responsibilities also include: 

• Review training materials and stay up to date on the Youth Protection Act (YPA) and Bill C-92; 

• Create PowerPoint presentations, protocols, and a framework, and present various projects; 

• Deliver training sessions (online or in person); 

• Facilitate meetings as needed with various partners; 

• Establish collaborative committees: Ullivik, transition to adulthood, suicide prevention, multisectoral 

agreement, etc.; 

• Organize and schedule meetings with regional partners; 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic field, such as business administration, humanities, or 

social sciences; 

• For candidates covered by the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, a combination of relevant 

experience and training may be considered;   

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a helping profession in Nunavik; 

• Significant experience in youth protection is a major asset; 

• Good knowledge of the health and social services network, particularly in the Nunavik region, is an asset; 

• Proven teaching skills, ability to effectively convey knowledge; 

• In-depth knowledge of Inuit culture and social issues specific to the Inuit clientele is an asset; 

• Teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with various partners; 

• Organizational skills, autonomy, sense of responsibility, flexibility, and innovation; 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in two of the three languages of Nunavik (Inuktitut, English, 

French); 

• Functional proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). 

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Please note that interviews may be conducted during the week of April 5, 2026; 

• Base of operations: Remote work or the North; 

• Occasional travel to Nunavik and between Montreal and Ullivik is possible. 

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

WORKING CONDITIONS 

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

• Day shift; 

• Salary based on MSSS guidelines and the candidate’s qualifications ($30.27/hour to $53.64/hour). 

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

allowance, a remote location allowance, and a food transportation allowance. For those hired more than 50 km 

from Kuujjuaq, low-cost housing is provided, along with reimbursement for moving and storage expenses. In 

addition, annual personal trips from Kuujjuaq to the place of employment are included, along with other benefits. 

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

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

Employees of the health and social services network may be eligible for northern unpaid leave. 

Interested candidates may submit their resumes between March 18 and April 1, 2026 to the attention of: 

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services 

Human Resources 

F.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