Community Worker - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation; Sachs Harbour (Ikaahuk); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in Northwest Territories is seeking a Community Worker based in Sachs Harbour. The role involves planning and delivering nutritional program activities, supporting women who are pregnant or have infants, and organizing cooking groups. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Grade 8 education, basic cooking skills, and a strong cultural awareness of the local community. This position offers an opportunity to enhance the well-being of mothers and infants. Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes and cover letters promptly.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum Grade 8 education.
• Basic cooking skills to follow recipes.
• Ability to organize and lead group sessions.
• Good computer and organizational skills.
• Cultural awareness of the local community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Nutrition Program activities.
• Support women who are pregnant or have infants.
• Organize cooking groups for parents and pregnant women.
• Plan educational talks on healthy eating and living.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Ability to lead group information sessions

Good organizational skills

Good computer skills

Cultural awareness of local community

Education

Minimum Grade 8 education

Job description

COMPETITION: 202398

POSITION TYPE: Contractor

SCHEDULE: As-and-When Required

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE:
Open Until Filled

FIRST RESUME REVIEW DATE: Ongoing - See To Apply section below for more information.

ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canada's oldest comprehensive land claim agreements. With assets over $1 billion, not including vast land holdings, IRC is responsible for corporate investment, land management, and a broad range of social, cultural, and economic programs and services benefiting Inuvialuit. Its subsidiaries have interests in grocery, manufacturing, property management, transportation, and significant dealings in the oil and gas industry.

Since its inception, IRC has experienced considerable growth and its structure and operations have become increasingly complex. Combining local government and service delivery, community development, investment, and operating business divisions, all managed by a single back office, the organization has an array of complexities for the executive staff to navigate. There is an emphasis on fostering understanding, healing, and resilience in a region brimming with unique social challenges and immense potential for transformative change.

JOB SUMMARY

IRC is in partnership with the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program. The Canada Prenatal Nutrition program is inviting applications for Community Workers based in Sachs Harbour, NT. Under the guidance of the Health Promotions Coordinator, the Community Worker is responsible to plan and deliver Nutrition Program, activities and provide support for women who are pregnant, or have babies less than one year of age with the goal of improving the health of mothers and infants.

The Community Workers organize cooking groups for pregnant women and young parents, selects or helps women select nutritious recipes, shops for healthy groceries and snacks and ensures required cooking equipment and supplies are readily available. The successful candidate plans special activities and educational talks for a pregnancy/parenting support group that includes sessions on healthy eating, breastfeeding support, infant nutrition, and healthy living. Sessions are held on a weekly/bi‐weekly/monthly basis according to community workplan/budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

• Minimum Grade 8 education.
• Basic cooking skills with ability to follow recipes.
• Ability to lead group information sessions.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Cultural awareness of local community

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.

We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the first resume review date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.
• The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• The position may require the completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
• An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
• Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] to let us know how we can assist you.
• We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.

For more information about our organization, go to https://irc.inuvialuit.com/jobs

E-mail: [e-mail] | Telephone: [phone] | Web: irc.inuvialuit.com

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