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:  Kangiqsujuaq

  

 

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.