ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃᐃᓄᐃᑦᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃIqqanaijaaqtaarasuaqtut ilagijauqata... Iqqanaijaaqtaarasuaqataujusi nalunaiqsiqullusi 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 expertise**This 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 Managerleads 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 & DELIVERYLead and manage the implementation of QNIHS activities, ensuring alignment with approved plans and prioritiesOversee survey operations, including coordination of design, data collection,



processing, and dissemination activitiesManage program timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements, ensuring high-quality and timely outputsOversee project and program budgets, ensuring effective use of resourcesIdentify operational risks and issues, and implement solutions to maintain program deliveryEnsure coordination with Inuit regions to support consistent and effective implementationPEOPLE LEADERSHIPLead, supervise, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environmentSet priorities and assign work, ensuring alignment with program objectivesManage staff performance, including coaching, feedback, and performance reviewsSupport recruitment, onboarding, and development of team membersPLANNING & COORDINATIONDevelop and manage operational plans and workplans for QNIHS activitiesTranslate strategic direction into actionable program activities and deliverablesCoordinate activities across internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and progressSupport the development of proposals and funding-related materials, as requiredSTAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & COLLABORATIONMaintain strong working relationships with Inuit Treaty Organizations, governments, and partnersCoordinate engagement and collaboration with regional and community stakeholdersWork closely with internal teams, including Communications and research functions, to support program deliveryRepresent QNIHS and ITK in meetings, working groups, and forums, as assignedDATA & POLICY SUPPORTOversee data-related activities, including coordination of analysis and reporting outputsSupport the development of policy products and recommendations based on survey findingsEnsure data activities align with Inuit research principles and organizational prioritiesADMINISTRATION & OVERSIGHTOversee program administration, including documentation, reporting, and compliance requirementsEnsure effective coordination of meetings, working groups,



and program activitiesMaintain appropriate records and systems related to program deliveryPerforms other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSKnowledge of Inuit health priorities and the social determinants of healthUnderstanding of Inuit communities, governance structures, and land claim agreementsKnowledge of research, survey methodologies, and data processesStrong leadership and team management skillsAbility to manage complex projects, budgets, and competing prioritiesStrong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support evidence-based workProficiency in Microsoft Office toolsMust have excellent oral and written communication skills (primarily in English; Inuktitut and/or Frenchan asset); EXPERIENCEA 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 withproject management or program development; Experience withpartnership development and maintenance.EDUCATIONBachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, such as public health, health sciences, epidemiology, public policy and political or social science.OTHER INFORMATIONOffice setting: frequent use of computer and telephoneLong periods of sitting at a desk in front of a computerOccasional travel and regular meetingsOperational direction is provided by the DirectorPolitically sensitive issues may become stressfulFrequent deadlines, which intensify when workload is largeBENEFITSConditional to ITK's Human Resources Policies, you may be eligible for:100% employer-paid group insurance upon hireEmployer RRSP contributionsAnnual training allowanceExcellent health and wellness allowanceRelocation allowanceVacation – starting at 3 weeks/yearPaid Christmas break (usually between Xmas and New Year)Candidates with exceptional skills or experience may be considered for compensation above the posted range.*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.We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in ITK however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Manager, Research (National Inuit Health Survey) (Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles)
🏢 Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
📍 Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles