Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut. Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern. This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Sanikiluaq only. Reporting to the Principal, the Ilinniarvimmi Inuusiliriji is a community resource person and student advocate who supports, promotes and involves students, parents and the community as partners in Education. The incumbent is an active member of the education staff and School Team and provides a liaison between the community, home, school and the student. The Ilinniarvimmi Inuusiliriji provides counseling and guidance to students, promotes the relevance of education in the community and fosters mutual understanding between the community and the school leading to self-fulfillment and success in life.

The Ilinniarvimmi Inuusiliriji position influences the following: enhancement of school/community relationships; increase cultural sensitivity within the school; increase understanding of the role of the school in the community; overall feeling of safety; acceptance, understanding and self-confidence in students and staff and resulting in increased student attendance; as well as more skilled graduates leading to increased self-esteem by all.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience working in the community level. The candidate must have a deep understanding of IQ and Inuit culture, including knowledge of Inuit history and traditions. The candidate must also understand mental health and wellness issues that may affect students and have awareness of referral procedures and protocols.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, have a First Aid Certificate and completion of Suicide Prevention Training (ASIST) and Mental Health First Aid are considered assets.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktitut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in Inuktitut is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.