Program Manager - Makivvik

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

ABOUT US

Makivvik, the trusted political organization with a rich history of representing the Inuit of Nunavik

since 1978. Through Makivvik and our subsidiaries, Makivvik has created opportunities for Nunavik

Beneficiaries and those who live in Nunavik, today more than 500 Nunavimmiut are employed

within the Makivvik network in our offices and subsidiaries.

Training will be available for Beneficiaries in the advancement for their career.

Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik.

POSITION

Job Title : Program Manager

Reports to: The Director – President’s Department

Location: Nunavik

Status of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: According to the Salary Scale

Benefits: All marginal benefits available to employees of Makivvik as

outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual.

Deadline to Apply April 11, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES

▪ As a key member in the President’s Department, the Program Manager will work with

the relevant Departments to implementation the dog slaughter funds in Nunavik,

including the preparations for compensation and setting up programming with

communities;

▪ Manage, plan, and oversee the community consultations on the dog slaughter

compensation fund, with regular reporting to the Director of the President’s

Department;

▪ Supervise a team within Makivvik who will be assisting with community engagement,

including managing staff and consultants. Under the direction of the Program

Manager, the team responsible for community engagement for the dog slaughter will:

o Arranging and traveling to the Nunavik communities on a regular basis;

o Directly coordinate community participation in community consultation events;

o Coordinating the community verification process for individual dog owners and

updating the dog owners list;

o Overseeing community engagement events internally and externally, including

team briefings;

▪ Responsible for community consultations on programming to be developed, and

putting in place a program implementation plan with the communities:

o Includes creating an inventory of services related to the program themes,

throughout Nunavik;

o Work closely, on an interdisciplinary basis, with communities, Nunavik Regional

Organizations, and other partners;

▪ Work with other Makivvik Departments, as required, to coordinate and create crosscutting initiatives and programming, including creating budgets and plans with

Finance, Legal, the Infrastructure team, and EDD;

▪ Develop and maintain effective relationships with leaders, Elders, and community

organizations;

▪ Give presentations, speak on local and regional radio;

▪ Planning, creating budgets, and reporting activities relating to the dog slaughter

reconciliation program;

▪ Work with Makivvik’s Communications Department to communicate upcoming events

and the timelines for the implementation of the program;

▪ Regular reporting and presentations to Makivvik Executives, BOD and AGM;

▪ Be available to travel, as requested;

▪ Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by

supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

▪ Post-Secondary or equivalent experience will be recognized;

▪ Four (4) to six (6) years of experience in a related field;

▪ Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut,

English and/or French;

▪ Great computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);

▪ Inuit, traditions and cultural knowledge and understanding, is important;

▪ Strong communication skills, including public speaking;

▪ Strong community organization skills;

▪ Very organized, able to multitask, strong work ethic;

▪ Strong time management, ability to work under pressure, and be flexible;

▪ Experience managing staff;

▪ Will be supported with a team;

▪ Positive attitude, able to handle sensitive discussions;

▪ Experience in project planning and execution.

DISCOVER A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY AND EMBARK ON A

REWARDING CAREER WITH

MAKIVVIK

To apply or to learn more visit us at www.Makivvik.ca/jobs, or send your resume/application to:

HR@makivvik.ca

It is the Corporation’s objective to favor and promote the employment of Inuit beneficiaries of the

JBNQA.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.