ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃIqqanaijaaqtaarasuaqtut ilagijauqataqatigiit Inuit Nunanganni Nunalirinirnmut Angirutiusimajunut sivulliqpautauniaqtut iqqanaijaaqtaartitaujunnaqtunut. Ikajuqturpatsi iqqanaijaaqtaarasuaqataujusi nalunaqsiqullusi ilagijauqataunitsinnik.APPLICANTS WHO ARE REGISTERED UNDER AN INUIT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE INUIT APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ENSURE AUTHENTICITY OF INUIT OR OTHER INDIGENOUS IDENTITY CLAIMS.Closing Date: May 25, 2026Manager, Research (National Inuit Health Survey) - Existing positionBand: 5 - $80,781 - $100,976 Compensation is aligned with internal equity and market benchmarks. In limited circumstances, offers above the posted range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications or highly specialized expertiseThis role, as with all positions at ITK is 100% in‑office, requires being in the office full‑time at 75 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON.We do not use AI to assess or screen applications. Our hiring process is grounded in human review and values lived experience, cultural competency, and diverse career paths, in addition to formal education and work experience.JOB SUMMARYThe Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey (QNIHS) is an ongoing program, requiring two managers.Reporting to the Director of Policy Advancement, the Manager is responsible for leading the implementation and delivery of the Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey (QNIHS) as an ongoing national program.The Manager leads a team of staff and oversees day‑to‑day program operations, ensuring the effective coordination, delivery, and reporting of survey activities. Working collaboratively with Inuit Treaty Organizations, regional partners, and internal teams, the Manager ensures that QNIHS activities are delivered in alignment with organizational priorities, timelines, and funding requirements.This role is accountable for program execution, team leadership, and operational oversight, including survey implementation, data processes,



and stakeholder coordination.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESPROGRAM MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY- Lead and manage the implementation of QNIHS activities, ensuring alignment with approved plans and priorities- Oversee survey operations, including coordination of design, data collection, processing, and dissemination activities- Manage program timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements, ensuring high‑quality and timely outputs- Oversee project and program budgets, ensuring effective use of resources- Identify operational risks and issues, and implement solutions to maintain program delivery- Ensure coordination with Inuit regions to support consistent and effective implementationPEOPLE LEADERSHIP- Lead, supervise, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team environment- Set priorities and assign work, ensuring alignment with program objectives- Manage staff performance, including coaching, feedback, and performance reviews- Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of team membersPLANNING & COORDINATION- Develop and manage operational plans and workplans for QNIHS activities- Translate strategic direction into actionable program activities and deliverables- Coordinate activities across internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and progress- Support the development of proposals and funding‑related materials, as requiredSTAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & COLLABORATION- Maintain strong working relationships with Inuit Treaty Organizations, governments, and partners- Coordinate engagement and collaboration with regional and community stakeholders- Work closely with internal teams, including Communications and research functions, to support program delivery- Represent QNIHS and ITK in meetings, working groups, and forums, as assignedDATA & POLICY SUPPORT- Oversee data‑related activities,



including coordination of analysis and reporting outputs- Support the development of policy products and recommendations based on survey findings- Ensure data activities align with Inuit research principles and organizational prioritiesADMINISTRATION & OVERSIGHT- Oversee program administration, including documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements- Ensure effective coordination of meetings, working groups, and program activities- Maintain appropriate records and systems related to program deliveryPerforms other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS- Knowledge of Inuit health priorities and the social determinants of health- Understanding of Inuit communities, governance structures, and land claim agreements- Knowledge of research, survey methodologies, and data processes- Strong leadership and team management skills- Ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and competing priorities- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills- Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to support evidence‑based work- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (primarily in English;
Inuktitut and/or Frenchan asset)EXPERIENCE- A minimum of 8 years of related work experience in a similar role- Experience managing staff and leading a team- Experience in analysis, program development, evaluation, and consultation- General research and policy development experience- Experience in developing and implementing research and surveys- Experience with project management or program development- Experience with partnership development and maintenanceEDUCATION- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline, such as public health, health sciences, epidemiology, public policy and political or social scienceOTHER INFORMATION- Office workplace: frequent use of computer and telephone- Long periods of sitting at a desk in front of a computer- Occasional travel and regular meetings- Operational direction is provided by the Director- Politically sensitive issues may become stressful- Frequent deadlines, which intensify when workload is largeBENEFITS- 100% employer‑paid group insurance upon hire- Employer RRSP contributions- Annual training allowance- Excellent health and wellness allowance- Relocation allowance- Vacation – starting at 3 weeks/year- Paid Christmas break (usually between Xmas and New Year)- Candidates with exceptional skills or experience may be considered for compensation above the posted range#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Research (National Inuit Health Survey) (Ottawa)
🏢 Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
📍 Ottawa