Inuit Benefits Advisor Trainee

Nasittuq Corporation; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking an Inuit Benefits Advisor Trainee for remote work in Nunavut and Inuvialuit Regions. This role involves supporting Indigenous employees, engaging with local communities, and facilitating cultural awareness training. The ideal candidate has a relevant background, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for community relations. The position offers unique opportunities for professional growth in an inclusive work environment, while prioritizing Land Claim Beneficiaries.

Benefits

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Support in navigating workplace challenges

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Ability to travel to remote locations and collaborate with teams.
• Strong communication skills to engage with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Support Inuit employees and assist with workplace integration.
• Engage with local communities to build positive relationships.
• Organize cultural training and awareness activities.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Education

Relevant degree or background in social sciences

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Inuit Benefits Advisor Trainee

DEPARTMENT: Inuit Benefits Program

LOCATION: Remote, Nunavut and Inuvialuit Regions

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Reliability

POSITION REPORTS TO: Inuit Benefits Manager

ABOUT US

Nasittuq Corporation (from the Inuktitut word meaning “looking out from the highest point”) operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS), a critical joint Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada.

OUR CORE VALUES—Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Reporting to the Inuit Benefits Manager, the Inuit Benefits Advisor is responsible for representing Nasittuq in conferences, trade shows and in building relationships with local communities and act as a liaison to promote understanding, foster positive relationships with communities and our Inuit employees.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Workforce Engagement, & Support

• Consult with Inuit employees on a regular basis to ensure their workplace needs and career goals are being met and assist in navigating any workplace challenges including workforce integration, mentorship and career development.
• Travel to Nasittuq main sites on a regular basis (in conjunction with trade shows/events) to meet and connect with Inuit employees to ensure their success in their roles and future roles.
• Participate in the interview process with Human Resources of Inuit candidates for FFP positions to provide support to the applicant as well as provide information regarding training and other support available to all Inuit employees.
• Address employees are concerned confidentially and appropriately, referring individuals to support as required (HR, EAP, local health resources, etc.)

Community & Stakeholder Relations

• Attend applicable events such as trade shows, career fairs and Indigenous program events on behalf of Nasittuq, representing Nasittuq and providing information regarding the company and it’s training programs. Track all events in a spreadsheet.
• Work collaboratively with each Zone Manager to identify community events that Nasittuq can be involved in from a branding perspective.
• Work directly with local communities in which we operate to foster positive relationships.
• Develop and deliver information presentations to communities and other stakeholders regarding employment opportunities in each community and highlight any current vacancies in the community and/or training & development opportunities.

Cultural Awareness & Training

• Identify, prepare, organize and/or facilitate training to employees and managers on Inuit-specific topics, such as cultural awareness training, Inuit traditional values training and awareness activities.
• Promote and maintain an inclusive work environment by educating employees on Indigenous cultural perspectives.
• Gather feedback from Indigenous employees on cultural programming and identify areas for improvement.
• Organize on-site and company-wide Indigenous observances, such as National Indigenous Peoples Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Nunavut Day, etc.

Compliance, Reporting, Documentation

• Contribute to the development of plans, resource materials and other documents as requested.
• Maintain accurate records including employee communications, concerns and event participation.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned, to support the overall program and mission, and other initiatives of Nasittuq.

Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

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ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃᐃᓄᐃᑦᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ.ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᓪᓄᑦ.ᐃᑲᖃᓕᖅ

Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ!

Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.