Job Overview

The Community Engagement Lead makes sure QBDC's projects start with, and stay grounded in, what Qikiqtani communities want. The Lead builds working relationships with hamlets, Hunters and Trappers Organizations (HTOs), Elders, youth and community organizations across the 13 Qikiqtani communities. The Lead brings community priorities into QBDC's project selection and keeps communities informed and involved from planning through to completion.

Key responsibilities

Community relationships

- Build and maintain relationships with hamlet councils, HTOs, Community Lands and Resources Committees, Elders, youth groups and other community organizations.
- Act as QBDC's main point of contact for communities on project matters.
- Coordinate with QIA community liaison staff and other QC Group companies working in the same communities.

Project identification and community input

- Lead community consultations to identify needs and priorities for new projects.
- Bring community input to QBDC's project intake and selection process, and to the Community Advisory Council.
- Gather letters of support, resolutions and engagement records needed for funding applications, working with the Funding and Partnerships Manager.

Engagement during projects

- Design and deliver engagement plans for each project, including community meetings, open houses, radio call-in shows and surveys.
- Make sure engagement is culturally appropriate and reflects Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ).
- Coordinate interpretation and translation into Inuktitut.
- Track community concerns and make sure they are answered and acted on.

Community Liaison Officer network

- Recruit, train and supervise part-time Community Liaison Officers in communities with active projects.
- Set clear work plans and reporting expectations for liaison staff.

Reporting and communications

- Document all engagement activities and outcomes for funders, and QBDC Board.
- Prepare plain-language project updates for communities, in partnership with QC Group.
- Report regularly to the Project Manager on community relations, risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

Education and experience

- Diploma or degree in community development, social sciences, public administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in community engagement, consultation or community development, preferably in Nunavut or another Inuit or Indigenous community.
- Experience supervising staff or coordinating teams across locations is an asset.

Language

- Fluency in Inuktitut (spoken) is strongly preferred. Written Inuktitut is an asset.
- Strong spoken and written English.

Knowledge and skills

- Understanding of Qikiqtani communities, Inuit culture and IQ principles.
- Knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement, the roles of QIA, hamlets and HTOs, and Inuit employment and engagement expectations.
- Strong facilitation and public speaking skills, including in difficult or sensitive conversations.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects at once.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic record keeping.

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Pay: $100,000.00-$101,100.00 per year

Advantages:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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