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:

SERVICES NUNAVIK OFFICER

(PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION)

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of the Sustainable Employment Department, and in conjunction with the Team Leader, the Services Nunavik Officer will complete a training to develop skills and knowledge required to fill the position. The duties of the Services Nunavik Officer include without being limited to:

• Informing clients about the different programs offered by both Service Canada and Services Québec such as: employment insurance, family allowances, social insurance numbers, adoption, old age pension and old age security;

• Acquire a good knowledge and understanding of the Act respecting Individual & Family Assistance, related standards, regulations and policies, and clients' rights, obligations and recourses;

• Analyze applications submitted by residents in all Nunavik communities in both provincial and federal programs offered by the department’s mandate;

• Providing various employment and training services to the population: giving support to clients to identify their interests, opportunities in vocational programs, skills, employment or training in order for them to access the labour market or re-integration;

• Gathering statistics on the general employment situation within the region as well as on clients in the community by entering data on MESS computer system and File Maker Pro program;

• Travel within Nunavik when required by supervisor and outside the territory for all matters related to the department’s mandate;

• Public speaking to inform the population about services and employability in the region (FM, groups, classes, etc.);

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a Secondary V diploma or have equivalent work experience;

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

• Have office work experience (file forms, write reports, reading regulations, etc.);

• Have strong analysis and communication skills and be autonomous and reliable;

• Be willing to complete on-the-job training for at least six (6) months.

Place of work: Kangiqsualujjuaq

Salary: Min. $45 942 yearly, Max. $77 377 yearly (7)

Benefits: Cost-of-living differential: minimum $11,834 annually;

Food allowance: minimum $5,169 annually;

Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually;

RRSP: 6.25% employer, 4% employee;

Group Insurance;

Vacation: 20 days/year;

Statutory Holidays: 20 days, including 10 during Christmas holidays.