JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction over the Quebec territory located north of the 55th parallel. We are currently looking for a dynamic and reliable person to work in the capacity of:

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER

(PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION)

Reporting to the Assistant Director - Programs of the Sustainable Department and working closely with the other employees of the Program section, the selected candidate is responsible for, among other things to:

§   Estimate training needs in the region and develop activities and training courses to meet those needs;

§   Promote training programs in the region, work closely with concerned organizations, and help employers develop their project and training plans;

§   Assess and recommend pertinent projects and training courses, monitor the activities and financial aspects and provide evaluations on the project results;

§   Keep informed about the various programs and projects related to employment and training, and transmit the information to employees involved;

§   Prepare various reports and financial statements as needed over the year and at the end of the fiscal year, providing the necessary documentation for the annual report;

§   Perform other related duties, as required, by his supervisors.

REQUIREMENTS

§   University degree in a related discipline (administration, education or community development). Exceptional relevant work experience will also be considered;

§   Minimum of three years of related experience (social and economic development, training experiences, project management, etc.);

§   Have good working knowledge of criteria and management of all federal and provincial employment programs;

§   Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages; Inuktitut, English and French;

§   Be able to work in a computerized environment.

Place of work: Kuujjuaq

Salary: Min. $52,481 – Max. $89,256 yearly (Class 8)

Benefits:          Cost of living differential: minimum of $8,500 per year;

Food allowance: minimum of $4,217 per year;

Annual leave trips: maximum of three (3) per person, per year;

SPP: 6.25% employer, 4% employee;

Group insurance;

Vacation: 20 days per year;

Statutory holidays: 20 days including 10 days over the Christmas holidays