Nutrition North Worker - Tuktoyaktuk & Sachs Harbour, NT

COMPETITION:  202461

POSITION TYPE: Contractor

TERM: to March 31, 2026

SCHEDULE: As-and-When Required

LOCATIONS: Tuktoyaktuk & Sachs Harbour, NT

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

FIRST RESUME REVIEW DATE: Ongoing - 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

This position is a term position, until March 31, 2026.

The Nutrition North Worker's primary objective is to enhance existing local Food Security programs, services, and research.

We are hiring a contractor for two (2) locations - Tuktoyaktuk, and Sachs Harbour. Please state your preferred location in the pre-screen questionnaire.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:

• Is familiar and knowledgeable of the local community and culture.
• Has demonstrated experience and interest in local Food Security initiatives, programs, and services.
• Is highly reliable and dependable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with working in a virtual team environment and often using multiple forms of communications including telephone, e-mail, videoconferencing.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable acting as a liaison for C4FS researchers visiting the community.
• Comfortable acting as an advocate for the C4FS project.
• Comfortable acting as an advocate for the community as it relates to Food Security.
• Willing to occasionally do field training to achieve C4FS research objectives.
• Competent in writing summary reports.

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 Tuktoyaktuk, and Sachs Harbour, NT.
• An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
• 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

• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.

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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