Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families. We are dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.
Position # 2025- 176Position Title Nunavut Youth Cultural WorkerPosting Date October 28, 2025Start Date ASAPHours 37.5 hours – Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours requiredPosition Status Full-time determinant, Contract ends: January 31, 2026,with possibility of extension
Salary Range Inuuqatigiit Centre offers a competitive wage and benefitPOSITION SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being, the Nunavut Youth Cultural Worker supports the well-being of Nunavummiut Youth living in Ottawa, in collaboration with government of Nunavut employees and contracted caregivers. The Nunavut Youth Cultural Worker will develop meaningful relationships with Inuit children and youth in group care or medical foster care to help maintain their understanding of Inuit knowledge and IQ Principles, hear and/or speak Inuktitut, and engage in cultural activities so that they remain connected to their identity as proud Inuit. The Nunavut Youth Cultural Worker will help Inuit children and youth in care identify goals and help them achieve their potential.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop meaningful relationships with Inuit youth through consistent, well-planned and responsive engagement
Provide one-to-one support and regular group programming to engage children and youth in their culture and community.
Provide emotional support to children and youth, as well as crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed
Contribute to Safety Plans for children and youth, in collaboration with government employees and caregivers
Develop and deliver programming to children and youth about Inuit history, societal values, traditional practices, and develop their cultural skills.
Develop cultural resources
Ensure country food and traditional cultural items are being used
Support clients to learn about safe and appropriate use of cultural tools
Coordinate access to cultural resources, as well as Elders and knowledge keepers
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the child’s family members (if endorsed by the GN), Inuuqatigiit Centre’s internal programs, Government of Nunavut employees, group home staff and caregivers, external partner programs,



and other service providers to create and support a coordinated network of wrap-around services for children and youth
Collaborate with GN employees to connect youth to existing supports and resources in the community to assist them in successfully transitioning from care to healthy and independent living, including:
Educational supports and resources
Employment services and training
Life skills training (e.G. financial management, household management)
Health, including sexual health
Mental health services;
and
Legal services
Supports for youth exploring their gender identity.
Supports for 2SLGBTQ+ youth;
and
Inclusive and non-judgmental, ability to support gender diverse individuals and individuals along the sexual orientation spectrum.
Understand and follow all program policies (e.G., health and safety).
Ensure program space is maintained in an orderly and inviting manner
Participate as a team member in program development and facilitation.
Comply with all recording and reporting requirements outlined in Inuuqatigiit Centre policies and procedures (e.G., incident reports).
Maintain program equipment in valuable repair and share responsibility for keeping a healthy and safe program space;
and
Identify and report on concerns, issues, and hazards.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable to the Government of Nunavut
Accountable for the well-being of individual youth who attend programming
Accountable for the cultural integrity of all youth programming
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Develop positive and professional relationships within the Government of Nunavut employees, clients, and other external partners;
and
Develop supportive and professional rapport with Inuuqatigiit Centre staff.
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Communicate regularly with Inuuqatigiit Centre staff and external partners about youth’s needs and progress;
and
Liaise with other professionals or community resources in supporting individual youth;
and
Ability towork collaboratively and develop and maintain strong relationships with internal Inuuqatigiit Centre programs, TI programs, and other service providers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work regular and consistent weekly hours of work.
Ability to work evenings and weekends when required;
and




Willingness to travel required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SILLS
Passionate about sharing and passing on cultural knowledge.
Exceptional knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuit history, culture and values.
Knowledge of socio-determinates of health that impact Inuit families.
Inclusive and non-judgmental, ability to support gender diverse individuals and individuals along the sexual orientation spectrum.
Experience in child/youth engagement and community outreach
Knowledge of available resources in community and the surrounding areas
Experience in conducting intake, individual counseling, and group facilitation
Ability to initiate, develop, plan, and deliver group programming, including cultural programming.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with children, youth, community members, fellow employees, and staff at Inuuqatigiit and other partner agencies
Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment;
and
Ability tooperate computer systems and relevant software.
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Inuit descent required.
Written and spoken fluency in Inuktitut is required.
Post-Secondary education in Social Work;
or equivalent is an asset.
Minimum of two to three years’ experience working with a child, youth or family-oriented program;
and
Experienceworking with Inuit or Indigenous communities.
TB Test, if applicable, and other immunizations up to date.
Medical certification of good health.
Vulnerable Sector Check required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Centre Personnel Policies and Procedures;
and
CPR / First Aid Certification (or willingness to become certified).
Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset;
and
Ability tohandle difficult and painful emotional situations and establish healthy boundaries, understands the importance of and practices work life balance.
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.
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