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 setting that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.

Position #

2026- 193

Position Title

Nunavut Youth Worker

Posting Date

April 28, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Hours

37.5 hours – Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours required

Position Status

Full-time determinate, Contract ends: January 31, 2027, with possibility of extension

Salary Range

Starting salary of $40,000.00 annually, plus benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being, the Nunavut Youth Worker supports the well-being of Nunavummiut Youth living in Ottawa, in collaboration with government of Nunavut employees and contracted caregivers. The Nunavut Youth 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 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. Collaborate with GN employees to assist children and youth to connect with their community and region of origin (if appropriate)
- 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.
- Produce program promotional materials and promote the activities to caregivers.
- Assist with the development of cultural resources
- Support the use of country food and traditional cultural items in programming
- Coordinate access to cultural resources, as well as Elders and knowledge keepers
- Maintain a referral-to-program process with government employees. 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.

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 to work 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.
- TB Test, if applicable, and other immunizations up

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