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• Lead the planning, creation and delivery of Labrador Inuit specific programs, services and resources that effectively work towards suicide prevention.

• Plan community events, activities, and celebrations, to promote health, wellness, and education related to celebrating life and suicide prevention such as land-based trips and outings, symposiums, conferences, and gatherings.

• Support the coordination and delivery of Nunatsiavut-specific programs and resources to celebrate life and promote suicide prevention that effectively communicate information about suicide risk factors and protective factors.

• Work with DHSD and other NG departments, NLHS, NL Schools, ITK, individuals, community agencies/organizations, etc. to ensure that suicide prevention programs and resources are rooted in Inuit culture and are evidenced based
• Assist staff within the department, by providing and/or developing information on relevant suicide prevention, education strategies & interventions and celebrate life materials, information, and programming.

• Actively engage with ITK and Inuit Regions regarding suicide prevention/celebrate life initiatives, best practices, relevant research, etc.

• Connect with other jurisdictions, and regions to network and understand different approaches to wellness, celebrate life, and suicide prevention
• Maintain current list(s) of facilitators for programs such as ASIST, safeTALK, and MHFA-I, and plan training opportunities for workshops cross the region, and outside of the region where applicable

• Develop an effective communication strategy, social media campaign related to suicide prevention and celebrating life with messages/graphics specific to Labrador Inuit/community contexts

• Responsible for management of budgets, proposals, and reporting in relation to wellness and suicide prevention funding opportunities

• Participate in opportunities for professional development related to position responsibilities

• A diploma in social work, community studies, mental health & addictions, or similar field, or equivalent training
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working within the area of mental wellness & healing, community development
• Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of Inuit culture and experience working & living in an Inuit community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social determinants of health, mental health & substance use, intergenerational trauma and impacts on high suicides rates in communities.
• Sensitivity to the target population and ability to comfortably and effectively relate to individuals experiencing suicide ideation and/or grief & loss due to impacts of suicide as well as their families, friends and community members.
• Must be organized, non-judgmental, able to work both independently and as well as part of a team.
• An innovative, creative, self-motivated individual with leadership qualities, positive attitude and healthy lifestyle.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to develop funding proposals, prepare financial reports and compile data
• Strong commitment to personal & professional ethics and standards and ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.

• Bilingual in the Inuktitut and English language

• 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), NL

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: April 13, 2026

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com.

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