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 team-oriented environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.

Position #

Position Title Elder Support Worker

Posting Date January 14,2026

Hours Full time determinant

Position Status Determinate effective until March 31, 2026

Salary Range Starting salary of $49,750.00 annually, plus benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being, the Elders Support Worker plans and delivers community-based cultural programming, engages and supports Inuit Elders using a holistic approach and ensures safe spaces for clients in compliance with the current wise practices, relevant legislation and Inuuqatigiit Centre policies and procedures.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Oversee the planning and implementation of effective outreach strategies to existing and prospective Elder clients through ongoing communications
- Oversee the planning and delivery of safe, culturally appropriate and consistent Elder/ community programming and activities
- Develop and maintain a list of Elders interested in supporting internal and external programs, and facilitate the coordination of Elders supporting programs
- Identify and report on concerns and issues related to Elders engagement to Manager of FWB
- Resolve issues that arise in delivery of Elders engagement programming
- Plan and purchase supplies for Elders programs and activities, including food




- Provide transportation assistance to Elders
- Other duties as needed by the manager
- Plan and deliver community-based activities for Elders based on the Inuuqatigiit Centre FWB model
- Liaise with service providers to ensure appropriate referrals, system navigation and advocacy
- Provide consistent check-ins with Elders weekly
- Offer support to Elders for challenges with their day-to-day or occasional needs
- Actively participate in case management meetings and required follow up
- Regularly participate in supervision meetings with the FWB Manager
- Oversee and participate in the facilitation of Elders Committee meetings
- Provide responsive and inclusive support services to Elders
- Oversee referrals for Elders to engage in appropriate services as required and document the results of these referrals; and
- Seek out opportunities for peer or other support as appropriate in preventing and coping with the effects of vicarious trauma.
- Implement a team approach to planning community-based programming and safe spaces
- Provide information to the FWB Manager for the purpose of local program progress tracking and evaluation
- Adhere to the FWB mandate and workplan.
- Represent Inuuqatigiit Centre at meetings,



presentations and conferences with stakeholders including partner agencies, funders, and government
- Liaise with landlords, OW/ODSP and other agencies that affect Elder wellness
- Engage with various agencies and stakeholders to strengthen engagement programs and services.
- Represent Inuuqatigiit Centre at meetings, presentations and conferences with stakeholders including partner agencies, funders, and government
- Liaise with landlords, OW/ODSP and other agencies that affect Elder wellness
- Engage with various agencies and stakeholders to strengthen engagement programs and services.
- Oversee and maintain the program budget
- Responsible for preparing programming schedule
- With the support of the Manager of Family Well-being, liaise with IC Finance department to ensure timely payment of invoices
- Maintain thorough, orderly, and confidential administrative tasks required by funder and Inuuqatigiit Centre (e.g. daily contacts, referrals, client files)
- Document program attendance and client support case notes in the database
- Maintain accurate attendance records of all Elder activities and events
- Meet all tracking, evaluation, and reporting requirements of funder and Inuuqatigiit Centre (client notes, attendance, maintaining project

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

- Inuit Descent required
- Post secondary education in a related field
- Minimum of one year of experience:
- Supporting elders
- Working with intuit communities
- Working with family oriented program

Skills and Knowledge

- Fluency in Inuktitut required

- Knowledg

📌 Elder Support Worker (Ottawa)
🏢 Inuuqatigiit Centre
📍 Ottawa