Regional Childcare Counselor - KRG

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory 

located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested 

in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of: 

REGIONAL CHILDCARE COUNSELOR 

(Full-time Position) 

Reporting to the Childcare Assistant Director, the Regional childcare counsellor will assist the childcare 

centers by providing professional and technical support and advice to the board of directors and staff of 

the centers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide information to the childcare center’s board of directors concerning programs, law and 

regulations and financing of a childcare center; 

• Provide training to the members of a board of directors related to their function, responsibilities, 

installation and operation; 

• Support and provide information to the board of directors with the development of personal 

management policies, programs of activities, financial management programs and policies 

concerning general center management; 

• Assist in the completion of forms and documents related to the legal status of the childcare center, 

the funding and the permit requirements; 

• Provide information and assistance to the childcare center’s board of directors for the ordering of 

the necessary equipment and material for the day care; 

• Assist and provide information to the childcare center’s board concerning the construction of the 

building, their installation and operation; 

• Support and provide information concerning staff management and participate in the development 

of courses for the educators; 

• Perform other related duties, as required, by the Department Director. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• College diploma in the field of childcare development and operation (relevant work experience 

will also be considered); 

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with the operations of childcare centers including law, 

regulations, attribution of grants, financial assistance etc.,; 

• Strong knowledge of child development theories and practices, safe and appropriate activities for 

preschool aged children; 

• Ability to transfer knowledge and explain technical details to others; 

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity; 

• Strong customer service oriented personality; 

• Good knowledge of northern and Inuit environment is an asset; 

• Familiar with various software packages including Microsoft Suite; 

• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, 

English and French 

• Available to travel frequently. 

Place of work: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary:  Min. $52 481 - Max. $89 256 a year (Class 8) 

Benefits: 

Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8 500 /year 

Food allowance: Minimum of $4 216/year 

Annual leave trips: Minimum of 3 

Simplified Pension Plan: 6% employer, 4% employee 

Group Insurance 

Vacation: 20 days/year 

Statutory Holidays: 19 days including 10 during Christmas holidays 

Please send your resume before 5:00 p.m., June 17, 2026 to: 

Human Resources 

Kativik Regional Government 

P.O. Box 9 

Kuujjuaq (Quebec) J0M 1C0 

FAX: (819) 964-2975 

Email: humanresources@krg.ca 

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and 

Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.