Centre Director – Innalik School

Geosam Capital; Inukjuak (Village); On-site; CAD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosam Capital seeks a Centre Director to oversee the community school and related services in Inukjuak, Nunavik. The role involves implementing board policy, liaising with the Board, and managing facilities, staff, and logistics within the community.

The candidate must have an undergraduate degree, be fluent in Inuktitut with French or English, and have substantial administrative experience in an Inuit community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field certifying a minimum three-year university program.
• The Board may waive requirements for suitable candidates who are beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and agree to a training plan.
• Fluency in Inuktitut and either French or English is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement board and local policy as determined by the Commissioners and Education Committee.
• Serve as liaison between the community and the Board.
• Organize and supervise the physical plant including school, residences, shops, warehouse, vehicles and equipment.
• Act as Secretary-Treasurer of the local Education Committee.
• Supervise, mentor and manage employees under their responsibility.
• Manage all aspects of organization and administration of Board activities within the community.

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Job description

FUNCTION & DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director General, the Centre Director is the senior administrator of the Board in his/her community and is responsible for all aspects of the organization and administration of the community school and its related services. Other duties include:

• Responsible for the implementation of Board and local policy as determined by the Commissioners and their local Education Committee;
• Is the liaison between the community and the Board;
• Responsible for the organization and supervision of the physical plant including school, residences, shops, warehouse, vehicles and equipment;
• Is the Secretary-Treasurer of the local Education Committee;
• Supervise, mentor and manage employees under their responsibility;
• Is responsible for all aspects of the organization and administration of Board activities within his/her community

QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study certifying a minimum three (3)-year university program or hold a senior or senior executive staff position, excluding a position as manager, in a board.

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of 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 Inuktitutand either French or English
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of administration or education or equivalent relevant experience recognized by the Board;
• Must have been a full-time resident of an Inuit community of Nunavik for at least ten (10) years;
• An understanding of the Quebec Education system and Chapter 17 of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement is an asset.

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:

Class 00-08 as per the working conditions of KI’s managers: from $103,121 to $137,492 annually depending on qualifications and experience.