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COMPETITION: 2024510
POSITION TYPE: Indefinite – pending on-going funding
SCHEDULE: Full-time (75 hours bi-weekly)
COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled
FIRST RESUME REVIEW DATE: Friday, October 25, 2024, 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 guidance of the Director (Innovation, Inuvialuit Science, and Climate Change), the Inuvialuit Community Research Network Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation and coordination of the Inuvialuit Community Research Network, comprised of remote staff from the six ISR communities. The Community Research Network will be an integral component of the implementation of Inuvialuit Regional Corporation’s climate change, energy, marine, Inuvialuit Knowledge and other research programs. The successful candidate for this position will possess expert knowledge in two or more of the subject matters of IRC’s research programs. The Inuvialuit Community Research Network Manager will secure funding, manage and mentor staff, provide technical expertise to oversee project finances, meet reporting deadlines and complete various administrative tasks to ensure the program’s success.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to work with internal and external partners and the Community Research Network workers to coordinate and assign various tasks and responsibilities related to active research projects. These tasks might include assigning the review of Research license applications, disseminating surveys, conducting interviews, etc.
Although the successful candidate will focus primarily on the implementation of the Community Research Network, will also administer the Inuvialuit Research Ethics Board, facilitate all internal research license reviews and provide technical advice to senior management.


QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

Education:

• At least a master’s degree in physical, social or life sciences or related field.
  • D. degree in a related field preferred
• Candidates with a Bachelor of Science in a related field (or equivalent) and a minimum of 15 years related work experience will also be considered.

Experience:

• At least five years’ experience in environmental, climate change, energy, marine-related studies.
• Demonstrated understanding of research methods, with experience designing and implementing research projects.
• Experience providing mentorship/training on data collection methods and facilitating/conducting workshops.
• Supervisory experience in a research or policy-setting.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• At least 2 years of experience in data analysis and communicating research data with a focus on non-technical audiences.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of climate change, energy, marine and biodiversity as it relates to the ISR.
• Specialized knowledge of data collection methods, analysis and synthesis of research data.
• Demonstrated proficiency working with computers (Microsoft Suite);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong networking skills.
• Knowledge of research study designs, data analysis, and knowledge dissemination and mobilization strategies.
• Knowledge of government research data infrastructure, research-related funding initiatives and opportunities for research collaboration.
• Knowledge of principal entities, outside the ISR, who conduct, support, and/or promote research in the Canadian Arctic and greater circumpolar region (i.e. familiarity with the relevant research landscape).
• Knowledge of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA), and the cooperative management structures established pursuant to the IFA.

SKILLS & ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Team player, self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to work co-operatively with a variety of individuals and groups, in order to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff across IRC’s divisions and with partners and stakeholders from a variety of organizations (within and outside the ISR).
• Ability to approach all work and conduct oneself in a culturally informed and sensitive manner.
• Highly motivated, analytical, dependable, independent with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both orally and written.
• Proven organizational and project management skills: ability to plan, schedule, supervise, conduct, evaluate, and report on projects and programs.
• Willingness to travel, up to three weeks at a time, within and outside the ISR.

Flexible and creative in finding solutions to issues that arise.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.


We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.
• The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
• This role is based in our Inuvik office. We offer relocation support for the selected candidates.
• An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
• Casual or term positions may be considered for future conversion to indeterminate status.
• Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at hr@inuvialuit.com to let us know how we can assist you.
• We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary: We recognize and reward talent with a competitive salary structure.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health care; dental care; life, critical illness, and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.
• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a Defined Contribution Pension Plan where IRC matches contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.
• Vacation benefits: We provide eligible employees with 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.

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

Human Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
E-mail: careers@inuvialuit.com | Telephone: 867-777-7000 | Web: irc.inuvialuit.com

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