We’re hiring a Manager of Health and Community Services!
Internal/Public
Competition Number: NCCMHCS0915
The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC)
NunatuKavut means “our ancient land” and refers to the territory of Inuit who belong to south and central Labrador. NCC is a rights-based governing body that represents NunatuKavut Inuit. We are a dynamic, fast-paced and growing team that strives to meet the priorities, interests and needs of our people. Our governing vision demonstrates commitment to community and culture as we seek “to govern ourselves, provide and care for one another, our families and our communities while nurturing our relationship with our lands and waters.” We foster an open and transparent working environment which incorporates Inuit values of caring, fairness, respect, accountability and teamwork.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an energetic leader to join our team as Manager of Health and Community Services. Working under the direction and supervision of the Director, the Manager will provide program support and supervision to health and community service initiatives and staff. This is a permanent position, and the location is flexible within NunatuKavut communities.
Aside from the overall management of staff, responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the delivery of a continuum of Health and Social programs and services within the Department.
- Working with NunatuKavut communities and departmental staff to identify health priorities and gaps in programming.
- Informing the development of a strength-based Inuit health and community services portfolio.
- Building partnerships with other departments, program and project leaders, and organizations to ensure coordinated and collaborative service delivery.
- Helping to identify funding and other financial resource development relationships and growth opportunities through proposal development.
- Budget oversight, including implementation and reporting.
The Person
You have:
- Completed an undergraduate degree in a related field combined with three to five years of supervisory experience.
- Experience with the development and implementation of Inuit community programming and services.
- Knowledge and expertise with Inuit health policy and prevalence of diverse health issues across the north.
- Experience in proposal development and writing.
- Proven experience developing and coordinating healthy living and land-based programming.
- Strategic thinking and planning skills combined with sound judgement, to anticipate issues, advance interests and provide strategic advice that informs effective decision making.
- Excellent communication and written skills with the ability to articulate and present key messages on complex issues clearly.
The Benefits
- Comprehensive group benefits plan: extended health and dental care, and disability and life insurance.
- RRSP contribution plan.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Flexible schedule.
- Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team that values employee input and ideas.
- Family-friendly work environment where diversity and inclusion are valued.
The Salary
Ranges $67,000 – $87,000
Application Process
Submit cover letter, resume and three references to Chelsea Dyson, HR Coordinator by email to jobs@nunatukavut.ca. Please include competition number NCCMHCS0915. Deadline to apply is September 29, 2023.
Preference will be given to members of NCC.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.