Student & Family Support Worker

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation is seeking a Student & Family Support Worker to bridge the gap between community, family and school to promote student success and better attendance in Inuvik, Northwest Territories.

Under the Senior Manager of Wellness Programs, you will connect residents with education, wellness, career, and employment resources, working with multiple partners to provide direction and support to families and students in the community.

Qualifications

• Diploma in either social work, education or another related field.
• Two years of related experience, ideally in the field of education, career development, wellness or client service.
• Experience working in the North.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Wellness Programs, the successful candidate will be a bridge from the community/family to the school to ensure student successes and improve attendance issues.
• The Student & Family Support Worker will work with various partners and provide direction to resources and supports for education, wellness, career and employment related services to students and residents of their community.

Education

Diploma in social work or education

Job description

COMPETITION: 202647

TERM: August 2026 to March 31, 2030 (with possibility of extension – funding dependant)

SCHEDULE: Full-time (75 hours bi-weekly)

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: August 6, 2026

FIRST RESUME REVIEW DATE: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 12:00pm (MT) - See To Apply section below for more information.

ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)

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

Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Wellness Programs, the successful candidate will be a bridge from the community/family to the school to ensure student successes and improve attendance issues. In addition, the Student & Family Support Worker will work with various partners and provide direction to resources and supports for education, wellness, career and employment related services to students and residents of their community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

• Diploma in either social work, education or another related field.
• Two years of related experience, ideally in the field of education, career development, wellness or client service.
• Experience working in the North.

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

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

Human Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
E-mail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Web: irc.inuvialuit.com

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