Uqausirngaq Project Manager

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Employee pension plan

Group insurance

Vacation travel assistance

Job summary

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, located in Iqaluit, NU, invites applications for the Uqausirngaq Project Manager to administer the funding program and support Inuit language initiatives within the Department of Social & Cultural Development.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience in Inuit Language/Education issues or related research, strong writing/communication, and knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience dealing with Inuit Language/Education issues or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience conducting, evaluating, and reporting on successful research projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage an annual call for proposals.
• Review proposals with Regional Inuit Associations (RIAs).
• Issue funding agreements and monitor project outcomes.
• Promote the Uqausirngaq Fund through community engagement initiatives.
• Monitor the success of the Uqausirngaq Funding Program.
• Engage RIAs in review of relevant program policies and guidelines.
• Participate in meetings with federal partners as needed.

Skills

Strong writing and communication

Inuktitut/Inupiaq fluency (asset)

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Experience in Inuit Language/Education issues

Experience in conducting, evaluating, and reporting on research projects

Job description

Uqausirngaq Project Manager
Department of Social & Cultural Development
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Located in Iqaluit, NU

Under the direction of the Assistant Director – Social, the Uqausirngaq Project Manager will administer the Uqausirngaq Funding Program and support the department with Inuit language initiatives, as required. This position exist to:

• Manage an annual call for proposals
• Work with Regional Inuit Associations (RIAs) to review proposals received under the Uqausirngaq Fund
• Issue funding agreements and monitor project outcomes
• Promote the Uqausirngaq Fund through community engagement initiatives
• Monitor the success of the Uqausirngaq Funding Program
• Engage the RIAs in the review of relevant programs policies and guidelines, as required
• Participate in meetings with federal partners, as needed.

To be invited for an interview; have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in dealing with Inuit Language/Education issues or equivalent field; minimum of at least 3 years’ of experience conducting, evaluating, and reporting on successful research projects; strong writing and communication skills; good knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement and NTI’s Mission, especially Article 32; knowledge of events that relate to Inuktut/Inuit Education in Nunavut – historical and contemporary; awareness and sensitivity to inuit issues; proven ability to work well in a team environment, deal simultaneously with multiple files, meet demanding deadlines, work well in a politically sensitive environment, work under high levels of stress/pressure, deliver funding programs; strong presentation skills and the fluency in Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun is an asset.

Preference will be given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

Starting salary is $126,500.00 per annum (commensurate with experience) a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan, group insurance and vacation travel assistance.

Housing allowance of $35,865.00

CLOSING DATE: September 18, 2026

Our Mission: Inuit economic, social, and cultural well-being through implementation of the Nunavut Agreement.

Uqausirngaq Project Manager 2026-09-01

TERM to March 31, 2028

Uqausirngaq Project Manager
Department of Social & Cultural Development
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Located in Iqaluit, NU

Under the direction of the Assistant Director – Social, the Uqausirngaq Project Manager will administer the Uqausirngaq Funding Program and support the department with Inuit language initiatives, as required. This position exist to:

• Manage an annual call for proposals
• Work with Regional Inuit Associations (RIAs) to review proposals received under the Uqausirngaq Fund
• Issue funding agreements and monitor project outcomes
• Promote the Uqausirngaq Fund through community engagement initiatives
• Monitor the success of the Uqausirngaq Funding Program
• Engage the RIAs in the review of relevant programs policies and guidelines, as required
• Participate in meetings with federal partners, as needed.

To be invited for an interview; have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in dealing with Inuit Language/Education issues or equivalent field; minimum of at least 3 years’ of experience conducting, evaluating, and reporting on successful research projects; strong writing and communication skills; good knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement and NTI’s Mission, especially Article 32; knowledge of events that relate to Inuktut/Inuit Education in Nunavut – historical and contemporary; awareness and sensitivity to inuit issues; proven ability to work well in a team environment, deal simultaneously with multiple files, meet demanding deadlines, work well in a politically sensitive environment, work under high levels of stress/pressure, deliver funding programs; strong presentation skills and the fluency in Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun is an asset.

Preference will be given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

Starting salary is $126,500.00 per annum (commensurate with experience) a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan, group insurance and vacation travel assistance.

Housing allowance of $35,865.00

CLOSING DATE: September 18, 2026

Our Mission: Inuit economic, social, and cultural well-being through implementation of the Nunavut Agreement.

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LOCATION: Iqaluit
CLOSING DATE: September 18, 2026