Director – Qiviutaq Secretariat

Department of Chief Operating Officer
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Located in Rankin Inlet, NU

Under the direction of the COO, the Director – Qiviutaq Secretariat is a senior leader responsible for building and strengthening Nunavut Tunngavik’s partnerships with Inuit organizations identified in Article 5 of the Agreement, stakeholders, institutions of Public Governments, and communities. The Director is the administrative lead for the Qiviutaq Secretariat- an advisory body to Nunavut Tunngavik’s board of Directors.

The role supports DIOs in meeting their implementation obligations and ensures that Inuit values and governance guides decisions that promote Inuit self-determination and well-being. The director leads engagement strategies, policy alignment, and performance monitoring of distinction-based programs, working closely with Inuit partners, Qiviutaq, senior NTI leadership and the NTI Board, and Governments. Additionally, the Director plays a key role in emergency preparedness and response, coordinating with partners and communities to ensure effective and Inuit-informed responses to crises.

To be invited for an interview;

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g. Public Administration, Wildlife Management, Indigenous Studies, Business Administration) or equivalencies.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a leadership role with a focus on relationships with DIOs. Experience in emergency response management is an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous rights and the Nunavut Agreement is an asset.
• Strong understanding of land use and wildlife management principles and practices, knowledge of financial management processes to carry out responsibilities of administering a budget.
• Experience in working in a team environment and diverse perspectives, experience in the development and delivery of programs directed at an Inuit audience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make effective presentations with a variety of means and audiences, to work co-operatively with a variety of individuals and groups, both Government, Inuit Organizations and international agencies.
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret policy, legislation and regulations.
• Aware of Nunavut Inuit aspirations.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Preference will be given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

Starting salary is $157,068.00 per annum (commensurate with experience) a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan, group insurance and vacation travel assistance.

Housing allowance of $35,865.00

For full job description, please contact:
Human Resources
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut X0C-0G0
EMAIL: ntihr@tunngavik.com
Telephone: 867-645-5408
Fax number 867-645-3872

CLOSING DATE: January 30, 2026

Our Mission: Inuit economic, social, and cultural well-being through implementation of the Nunavut Agreement.