Job Summary

Program Coordinator – Full-time position

Nunavut Marine Innovation and Research (NMIR) is recruiting for a Program Coordinator position. NMIR is a not-for-profit entity within the Qikiqtani Corporation. In addition to our focus on accelerating marine research and economic development in the Qikiqtani region, NMIR also develops workforce-ready participants to help them advance to higher competency, full-time career opportunities. Our overriding strategic goal is supporting the full pathway of Inuit career development.

Program Coordinator Position Overview

The Program Coordinator will actively support the smooth and successful day-to-day implementation of the Inuit Employee in Training (IEIT) program and other future training programs. The program offers fully-supported skills development pathways to trainees in two streams:

- Mariner careers with the objective of achieving fully-Inuit crewed research and fishing vessels.
- Operations positions that provide the land-based logistics, research and data analytics, and other support that enables the marine research to occur.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Workforce Development Executive, the Program Coordinator position includes but is not limited to:

- overseeing the implementation of formal and informal training plans,
- coordinating travel and meals for trainees
- supporting event planning for program related events, and liaising with training providers
- collecting and managing trainee files and certifications, as well as timesheets and forms, and related document management and support
- internal and some external communications, including ensuring program participants schedules are efficiently created and managed
- recruitment and documenting activities and training progress,
- managing on-the-ground logistics for in-person training and at-sea training
- coordinating on-the-ground logistics
- represent NMIR at events

The position requires creative approaches,



tact and diplomacy in dealing with situations arising from working with multiple partners. This position requires some travel but is primarily located in Iqaluit from Qikiqtaaluk Corporation Headquarters (strong candidates from other Qikiqtani communities will also be considered).

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

- High school diploma, (post-secondary education an asset but not required)
- Be registered as a Qikiqtani Inuit with a valid NTI card
- Fluent in English, fluency in Inuktitut an asset,
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills,
- Prior success in planning and managing projects and people,
- Flexible and capable of adjusting in a changing work setting,
- Good judgment, reliable and detail-oriented,
- Excellent oral and written communication skills,
- Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude,
- Aptitude with variety of software programs (word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, database software), and social media platforms,
- Willingness to accompany program participants to training sites, if/as needed,
- Interest and willingness to train and learn more skills for career development
- Certification or experience in organizational communications an asset

This position is part of our Inuit Employee in Training (IEIT) program, meaning that the Program Coordinator will receive on-the -job mentoring as well as formal training to develop administrative and program management skills for career progression within this role and potential advancement into a management position.

Compensation: starting at $75,000 + benefits + fully paid training and work-related travel.

Interested candidates should send their CV and digital copy of their NTI card to [email protected]

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Program Coordinator (Iqaluit)
🏢 Qikiqtaaluk Fisheries
📍 Iqaluit