Centre Director - Tarsakallak School

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq; Aupaluk (Village); On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Canada is looking for a Centre Director to oversee community school administration and related services. The ideal candidate should have an undergraduate degree and be fluent in Inuktitut, as well as English or French. Responsibilities include managing the implementation of policies, liaising with the community, and supervising staff. Competitive salary of $100,606 to $134,139 annually, with additional benefits like 30 days vacation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days paid vacation

Up to 10 paid recuperation days

Free parking

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience in administration or education.
• Must be a full-time resident of an Inuit community for at least ten years.
• Understanding of Chapter 17 of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of Board and local policies.
• Liaise between the community and the Board.
• Supervise and manage employees.
• Manage the organization and administration of Board activities.

Skills

Fluency in Inuktitut

Fluency in French or English

Experience in administration or education

Understanding of Quebec Education system

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 the 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 Inuktitut and 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 managers at KI: from $100,606 to $134,139 annually depending on qualifications and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.

You may be eligible to benefits such as:

• 30 days paid vacation
• Up to 10 paid recuperation days
• 2-week paid holiday period
• Free parking
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities

and, when applicable, other benefits such as:

• Summer schedule
• Northern premium
• Food transportation allocation
• Paid relocation benefits
• Retention and attraction premium
• Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik

Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Nakurmiik!