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.