Student Life Animator

Kativik; Kangiqsujuaq (Village); Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Northern allowance

Attraction and retention bonus

Up to three round trips to Nunavik

Job summary

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq is seeking a Student Life Animator for the Jaanimmarik High School residence in Kangiqsujuaq. The role involves organizing activities, guiding students, and ensuring their safety while supporting homework and daily living in the residence.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and fluency in at least two of Inuktitut, French, and English. A willingness to work in a team and autonomously is essential, with experience in group animation valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.
• Fluent in at least two of the three working languages (Inuktitut, French, English).
• Knowledge of Inuit culture is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
• Experience animating groups.

Responsibilities

• Organize and host activities for students living at the residence.
• Provide guidance and ensure safety of students.
• Assist students with evening homework.
• See to the safety and well-being of students.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor.

Skills

Multilingual (Inuktitut/French/English

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Student supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in guidance counselling/animation/recreology/social work

Job description

Location Kangiqsujuaq Salary From $54,862
To $91,023 Status Full-Time Seasonal with the possibility of extension Duration October 2026 to June 2027

I’m at the heart of the action and every day is new; you never get bored! It fits my personality. I like challenges and that’s why I’m here.

Nancy Cain Vice-Principal - Jaanimmarik High School

FUNCTION & DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Residence Manager, the Student Life Animator is responsible for organizing and hosting activities, providing guidance, and ensuring the safety of the students living at the residence.

IN GENERAL, THIS POSITION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help the students with their evening homework;
• Organize activities for students and take part in the activities;
• See to the safety and well-being of students;
• All other tasks deemed relevant by his/her immediate superior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in guidance counselling, animation, recreology or social work, and relevant experience.

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be fluent in at least two (2) of the three (3) working languages of the Board (Inuktitut, French, English).
• Knowledge of Inuit culture, traditions and history (as asset);
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously;
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent organization;
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, set priorities and solve problems;
• Experience animating groups;

WORK SCHEDULE:

35 hours per week (flexibility required)

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:

In accordance with the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals. This position belongs to job category 2107: from $54,862 TO $91,023 annually depending on qualification and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.

You may be eligible to benefits such as:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Hybrid work schedule

and, when applicable, other benefits such as:

• Northern allowance ranging from $12,178 to $25,326
• Attraction and retention bonus ranging from $3,000 to $12,000
• Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik

Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or a work permit issued by the appropriate federal authority -and valid for the duration of the contract- is required for employement with Kativik Ilisarniliriniq

Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.