Responsibilities

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  • Plan and facilitate youth programs, workshops, youth gatherings, and events.
  • Develop culturally relevant programming that promotes Inuit language, traditions, and cultural knowledge, with a focus on health and/or health research.
  • Liaise with the Regional Youth Services Manager to align youth programs and initiatives
  • Create a safe and inclusive environment that encourages youth participation.
  • Work with Elders, knowledge keepers, community members, and partners to support program delivery.
  • Plan and participate in community engagement sessions to gather feedback and ensure programs reflect community priorities.
  • Ability to document, write reports, maintain records, and meeting minutes related to program activities and/or budget.
  • Travel within Nunatsiavut communities and/or Upper Lake Melville may be required.
  • Must manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Combination of office, community, and land-based settings.
Qualifications
  • Post-secondary education in Community Studies, Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Care, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance
  • Experience working with youth in community, educational, or cultural settings.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with youth, Elders, community members, and partner organizations.
  • Understanding of Inuit culture, language, traditions, and community values (especially as related to health).
  • Awareness of health issues and determinants affecting Inuit communities.
  • Experience with project coordination, partnership development, and program evaluation.
Assets
  • Bilingual in Inuktitut and English
Benefits
  • Competitive Paid Leave Package
  • Travel Benefit
  • Labrador Allowance
  • Group insurance including health and dental
  • Group pension

 

 

Department: Health & Social Development

Location: Nunatsiavut (Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet)/Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Term: Temporary Full-Time

Closing Date: August 28, 2026

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com.

Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.

Interested in a Career?
If you have any questions about employment with the Nunatsiavut Government, you can always reach out to our Human Resources department at careers@nunatsiavut.com.

We look forward to speaking with you!