Inuvialuit Community Research Administrator - Ulukhaktok, Sachs Harbour, NT

COMPETITION:  202424

POSITION TYPE: Term with Benefits

TERM END DATE:  March 31, 2026 (with possibility of extension – funding dependent)

SCHEDULE: Part-time 30 hours per week

LOCATION: There is one (1) job opening available in each of the following communities: Ulukhaktok, Sachs Harbour, NT

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

FIRST RESUME REVIEW DATE: Ongoing - See To Apply section below for more information.

ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)

IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canada's oldest comprehensive land claim agreements. With assets over $1 billion, not including vast land holdings, IRC is responsible for corporate investment, land management, and a broad range of social, cultural, and economic programs and services benefiting Inuvialuit. Its subsidiaries have interests in grocery, manufacturing, property management, transportation, and significant dealings in the oil and gas industry.

Since its inception, IRC has experienced considerable growth and its structure and operations have become increasingly complex. Combining local government and service delivery, community development, investment, and operating business divisions, all managed by a single back office, the organization has an array of complexities for the executive staff to navigate. There is an emphasis on fostering understanding, healing, and resilience in a region brimming with unique social challenges and immense potential for transformative change.

JOB SUMMARY

The Inuvialuit Community Research Administrator (ICRA) is responsible for community implementation of Inuvialuit Regional Corporation’s climate change, energy, marine, Inuvialuit Knowledge, and health research programs. Additionally, the ICRA will provide research administration support to enhance local capacity in the following areas: community research licence evaluations, liaising with a large network of researchers, research priority identification and knowledge dissemination.

Working closely with other ICRAs across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR), the successful candidate will be a central point of contact for research related to their home community. In their role, the IRCA will support data collection/coordination, and ensure the results of previous research studies are widely available to community members.

Ongoing training and skill development will be provided to the successful candidate. Training opportunities may include mentorship, job shadowing, course work, and training workshops hosted in Inuvik. They will have the opportunity to work closely with other relevant team members on a variety of functional tasks pertaining to active research projects.

We are hiring an Inuvialuit Community Research Administrator for two (2) locations - Ulukhaktok, and Sachs Habrour, NT. Please state your preferred location in the pre-screen questionnaire.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of Grade 10 or equivalent combination of work experience and education.

EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to quickly summarize documents and write reports.


• Experience communicating research initiatives and findings.


• Ability to track and monitor programs and research projects.


• Experience organizing community outreach activities.


• Ability to create both long- and short-term plans based on community input.

SKILLS & ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-reliant


• Good interpersonal relationships


• Ability to work in teams and as an individual.


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.


• Strong computer skills


• Experience with Microsoft Suite (i.e. Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Strong time management skills


• Punctual and reliable


• Willingness to travel on the land and outside of home community.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.

We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.


• The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.


• There is one job opening available in: Inuvik


• This is a part-time position and employees must be available to work 30 hours per week.


• An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.


• Casual or term positions may be considered for future conversion to indeterminate status.


• Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.


• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] to let us know how we can assist you.


• We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.


• Competitive Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health care; dental care; life, critical illness, and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.


• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.


• Vacation benefits:  We provide eligible employees with 4% on each bi-weekly pay .

For more information about our organization, go to https://irc.inuvialuit.com/jobs

Human Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 867-777-7000 | Web: irc.inuvialuit.com

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