Job Description

Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth & Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families, dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.

Job Title:

Sector:

Language and Culture Coordinator

Date of job description:

Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families

Terms:

2025

Immediate supervisor:

Indeterminate Full Time Language and Culture Coordinator



LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COORDINATOR

Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Language and Culture Coordinator is responsible for the co-development of all activities under the Iliqatiqiiktut - Learning Together Initiative. The Language and Culture Coordinator will also be responsible for ensuring Inuit Culture and Language is at the forefront of all Inuuqatigiit Programs and Services by collaborating with Cultural Educators in each department.

Key Duties

Coordinate and collaborate with Cultural Educators the language lesson plans using guides such as the Inuktitut Language Kit.

Coordinate with management the development, process, procedures, and implement the Inuktitut Language Bonus,

Encourage and facilitate Inuktitut language development in the children, parents and staff.

Collect, develop, and maintain a wide selection of cultural teaching materials and activities for children/parents in collaboration with other Cultural Educators.

Coordinate camps and training opportunities for Cultural Educators and cooks.

Coordinate language camps for youth and adults in Inuuqatigiit Centre programs.

Coordinate training and language camps for management and board of Directors.

Assist Cultural Educators in planning activities that promote Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, cultural knowledge, traditions and skills, (e.g. qulliq, cultural circles, traditional games, etc.) throughout all child and family programs.

Participate in meetings to share ideas, resources, and activities to promote cultural knowledge; and

Identify, engage and schedule culturally appropriate guest speakers, Elders and resource people for the program.

Provide a stimulating, caring and culturally appropriate drop-in environment.

Provide guidance, support, and resources to Cultural Educators.

Ensure cultural safety of space is maintained at all times.

Adhere to workplan to meet all program outcomes and deliverables.

Plan and implement ongoing program evaluation strategies; and

Promote Inuit beliefs, values and traditions that support healthy families and child development. Promote cultural safety and relevance throughout all programming

Qualifications

Must be of Inuit descent

Nunavut Teachers Education Program Diploma, Nunavut Sivuniksavut Diploma, Management Studies Diploma. Or similar.

Minimum 2 years' experience in project management, outreach, and community engagement

Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities

Fluency in Inuktitut required

Understanding of Inuit Culture and values through the development of Inuktitut

Knowledge of the needs of Inuit youth and families

Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing including listening, engaging, presenting and reporting.

Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software

Strong organizational and critical thinking skills

Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment

Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment

Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication and commitment to youth and families

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Please apply with a cover letter and up-to-date resume to:

Human Resources Department.

Note that accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require specific accommodation, please contact the HR Department through the contact information provided above, so that we can make suitable arrangements with you.

When two equally qualified candidates are considered for the same position, preference will be given to the candidate of Inuit descent.

We thank all who apply for this position.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is dependent upon funding approval.