Health and Wellness Research Coordinator

Job Description

Salary:

COMPETITION: 2024516

POSITION TYPE:Term

TERM: to March 31, 2026 (with possibility of extension funding dependent)

SCHEDULE: Full-time (75 hours bi-weekly)

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

FIRST RESUME REVIEW DATE: Friday, November 01, 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

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Health Programs, the Health & Wellness Research Coordinator is primarily responsible for the coordination and oversight of research programs involving the Health and Wellness Division, in partnership with ISCC.

This position will be dedicated to the success of QNIHS and all other research projects that emerge.

Qualifications

Applicants must be/have:

Skills & Additional Requirements

• Client service orientation
• Experience with data collection and management
• Ability to prepare formal reports
• Budget management abilities
• Knowledge of Inuvialuit and Inuit health issues
• Experience in working on and organizing complex, multi-level projects
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands effectively
• Relationship building skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to interpret various sources of information on health-related issues
• Ability to troubleshoot in the moment and provide advice for ideal outcomes
• Ability to track and monitor progress, including the quality of program initiatives
• Reporting and project evaluation abilities
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
• Must be able to travel in small planes, on ice roads and highways.
• Extended travel is required during survey implementation within the ISR
• Experience developing and monitoring logistics
• Experience working in high demand environment
• Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality
• Awareness of social detriments within Inuit communities
• Additional training required, as identified by Manager
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a research-related field would be an asset
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a health-related or community front-line work
• Knowledge of local Indigenous language and culture would be considered an asset
  
  

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

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.
• 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.
• Vacationbenefits: We provide eligible employees with 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.
  
  

For more information about our organization, go tohttps://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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