Assistant Director

Kativik llisarniliriniq; Kuujjuaq (Land); On-site; CAD 117,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Kativik llisarniliriniq is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee the physical management and administrative operations of the schools in Nunavik. The role involves shaping the strategic plan, supervising key staff, and ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and extensive management experience, along with strong MS Outlook/SharePoint/Teams/Word/Excel skills. Frequent travel across Nunavik is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration or in a relevant field.
• Eight years of relevant experience with at least five years in a management position.
• Fluency in two of the three official languages: Inuktitut, English, French.
• Frequent travel across Nunavik required.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and implementation of the Board Strategic action plan.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate the Youth Sector Center Director.
• Ensure adherence to policies, regulations, contractual obligations, and organizational procedures.
• Provide expertise to school administrators to promote the optimal management of the schools.
• Support or participate in the recruitment process of school staff.
• Verify that deliverables meet required standards of the Board.
• Participate in meetings and committees with partners and stakeholders.
• Participate in the planning and preparation of the department annual budget.
• Provide support to schools with their School Success Plan.
• Assume any other responsibilities compatible with the function that may be assigned by the immediate superior.

Skills

Leadership experience

Initiative

MS Outlook

SharePoint

Teams

Word

Excel

Fluency in two official languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree in administration or relevant field

Tools

MS Outlook

SharePoint

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Function & Duties

Reporting to the Assistant Director General, the Assistant Director assists in the physical management and administrative operations of the schools. Main activities of the position include:

• Participate in the planning and implementation of the Board Strategic action plan;
• Hire, supervise and evaluate the Youth Sector Center Director;
• Ensure adherence to policies, regulations, contractual obligations, and organizational procedures.;
• Provide expertise to school administrators to promote the optimal management of the schools;
• Support or participate in the recruitment process of school staff;
• Verify that deliverables meet required standards of the Board;
• Participate in meetings, and committees with partners and stakeholders.
• Participate in the planning and preparation of the department annual budget;
• Provide support to schools with their School Success Plan;
• Assume any other responsibilities compatible with the function that may be assigned by the immediate superior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration or in a relevant field.
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience with at least five (5) years in a management position.

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all the aforementioned qualification requirements if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board

Requirements

• Fluency in two (2) of the three (3) official languages of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (Inuktitut, English and French);
• Must be prepared for frequent travels throughout Nunavik;
• Excellent management and organizational skills in order to create an efficient work environment;
• Initiative;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word and Excel;
• Speaking Inuktitut is an asset;
• Knowledge of Nunavik and the Inuit culture is an asset.

Classification / Salary / Benefits

Class 10* as per the KI working conditions of managers: from $116 551 to $155 396 annually depending on qualifications and experience.