Nunavut Youth Cultural Worker: Nurture Inuit Identity

Inuuqatigiit Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Vehicle access (asset)

Job summary

Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families in Ottawa is seeking a Nunavut Youth Cultural Worker to support Nunavummiut youth in group care or medical foster care. You will foster Inuit identity through language, culture, and activities, and help youth set goals to reach their potential.

The role involves building trust, delivering culturally informed programming, crisis support, and collaboration with government and caregivers, with a focus on safety and cultural integrity.

Qualifications

• Inuit descent is required.
• Fluency in Inuktitut (written and spoken) is required.
• Post-secondary education in Social Work or equivalent is an asset.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience with children, youth or family programs; Indigenous communities experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful relationships with Inuit youth through consistent engagement.
• Provide one-to-one and group programming to engage youth in culture and community.
• Offer emotional support, crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed.
• Support safety planning with GN employees and caregivers.
• Develop and deliver cultural programming and resources.
• Coordinate access to Elders, knowledge keepers, and cultural resources.
• Collaborate with families, GN, and partner agencies to wrap around services for youth.

Skills

Inuktitut fluency

Interpersonal communication

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Cultural engagement

Program planning

Counseling

Computer skills

Education

Post-Secondary education in Social Work or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems and software

Job description

Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families in Ottawa is seeking a Nunavut Youth Cultural Worker to support Nunavummiut youth in group care or medical foster care. You will foster Inuit identity through language, culture, and activities, and help youth set goals to reach their potential.

The role involves building trust, delivering culturally informed programming, crisis support, and collaboration with government and caregivers, with a focus on safety and cultural integrity.