Inuit Knowledge Advisor

Makivvik; Kuujjuaq (Land); On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Makivvik seeks a dedicated professional to collect and organize Inuit knowledge on Environment and Wildlife to inform management plans and research projects. You will engage with communities, prepare communication materials for both scientific and community events, and assist with grant writing and other departmental tasks.

Fluency in English and Inuktitut, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team are essential. Some travel may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluent in English and Inuktitut.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and manage Inuit knowledge related to Environment and Wildlife for management plans and research.
• Organise community engagements to gather information and communicate results.
• Create posters, presentations, and communication materials for scientific and community events.
• Write funding proposals and grant applications.
• Support the team with ad-hoc tasks to achieve departmental goals.
• Be available to travel as needed.
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor.

Job description

Reports to: Nunavik Research Centre Manager

Status of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Deadline to Apply November 13, 2026

Responsibilities:

• Collect, organize, and manage Inuit knowledge on matters related to Environment and Wildlife in a way that is respectful of the Department’s protocols and policies to inform management plan, research projects, policies or any other decision-making processes;
• Organise community engagements to gather information or communicate research or project results to Nunavimmiut;
• Work with other Department staff to create posters, presentations and other communication material for both scientific and community engagement events;
• Work with other Department staff to write funding proposals & grant applications;
• Supports the team with various ad-hoc tasks to achieve Departmental goals;
• Be available to travel, as needed;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Fluent in both English and Inuktitut;
• Ability to work well as part of a team;
• Deep Understanding of Inuit Culture, History, and Values;
• Patience, empathy and the desire to learn and develop new competences and skills;
• Security clearance is required.

All marginal benefits available to employees of the Corporation as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual

It is the Corporation’s objective to favor and promote the employment of Inuit beneficiaries of the JBNQA.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.