Responsibilities

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  • Oversight of the annual budget and work plan for the post-secondary programs, including Post-Secondary Student Support program, CRF and EI Part II programs, as well as any post-secondary initiatives being implemented for Labrador Inuit (i.e. Inuit Bachelor of Social Work). 
  • Monitor key indicators and outcomes to ensure the success of Labrador Inuit, including statistics as required by Service Canada.
  • Developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with the provincial, national and other Inuit organizations, as well as post-secondary institutions, training partners and students. 
  • Responsible for policy development and preparing proposals and reports.
  • Represent the Nunatsiavut Government on any committees (local/regional/provincial/national) that influence and/or impact the decisions and recommendations for the delivery of services to Labrador Inuit post-secondary students.
  • Monitor, research and communicate all education initiatives affecting Nunatsiavut to Inuit communities and within the Nunatsiavut Government.
  • Responsible for financial and human resources for staff involved in training and employment.
  • Chair of the selection and prioritization of student applications for acceptance in post-secondary education and work placements.  
  • Training, in-servicing, travel and other duties as required
Qualifications
  • Masters degree in Education with 5 years experience or equivalent education and work experience. Combination of relevant education and/or experience will be considered 
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of educational administration, curriculum, instruction and needs-based approaches
  • Proven skills in educational research related to Indigenous groups would be an asset
  • Knowledge of Inuit Culture and Labrador Inuit Communities.
Assets
  • Bilingual in Inuktitut and English
Benefits
  • Competitive Paid Leave Package 
  • Travel Benefit 
  • Labrador Allowance 
  • Group insurance including health and dental 
  • Group pension

 

Department: Education & Economic Development

Location: Makkovik

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: March 18, 2025

 

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!