Date issued: February 7, 2022
Event: call for applications, various boards and committees

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is looking for Qikiqtani Inuit to fill the board and committee positions listed below. To be considered, candidates must be actively committed to represent the interest of Qikiqtani Inuit and have a sound understanding of the Nunavut Agreement as it relates to the roles and mandates of the position.

Nunavut trust (One position, Three-year term)

The Nunavut Trust protects the settlement funds for Nunavut Inuit. The Trust is responsible for the investment policies and objectives. The Trustees provide general stewardship and oversight regarding Trust portfolio strategies, overall asset mix, and other issues raised by the Trust from time to time.

Nunavut Disabilities Council (One position, One-year term)

The Nunavut Disabilities Council promotes awareness, opportunity, choice and participation in all aspects of life in Nunavut for all people with disabilities to achieve independence, self-determination and full citizenship for all Nunavummiut.

Inuit Broadcasting Corporation (One position, Three-year term)

The Inuit Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) promotes the understanding of Inuit culture and language through the media industry. The IBC programming provides a cultural and communication link through which Inuit can exercise their rights and freedom of expression.

Kakivak Grants & Loans Appeals Committee (One position, Three-year term)

This committee meets as needed to review appeal(s) of rejected funding applications that are made to Kakivak Association’s various programs and services. Applicants cannot be employees of Kakivak, QIA, or any of the associations or corporations controlled by QIA.

The following Joint Parks Management Committee are also seeking membership

• Iqaluit Community Joint Planning and Management Committee for Sylvia Grinnell/Qaummaarviit Territorial Parks – one position, three-year term
• Clyde River Community Joint Planning and Management Committee for Agguttinni Territorial Park – one position, three-year term
• Auyuittuq Joint Planning and Management Committee for Auyuittuq National Park – one position, three-year term
• Qausuittuq National Park (one position, three-year term)
• Sirmilik Joint Planning & Management Committee – one position, three-year term

QIA wishes to ensure complete Inuit participation in the implementation of the Nunavut Agreement. As such, QIA has implemented an open and accountable process for considering qualified candidates.

Please submit a detailed resume and cover letter, in Inuktitut or English, stating which position you are applying for
All applications should be sent to nominations@qia.ca

For more information about these specific opportunities, please contact QIA or the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) in your community.

The deadline for all applications is February 18, 2022 at 5:00PM EDT.

For media inquiries, please contact:
William Hopkins
Manager of Communications
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
whopkins@qia.ca
867 975 8413
1.800.667.2742

Upcoming vacancies later this year.

October 2022- Qikiqtaaluk Corporation Board of Directors (One position, three year term)
October 2022 – Inuit Heritage Trust (One Position, Three-year term)
June 2022 – Sirmilik Joint Planning & Management Committee – one position, three-year term
June 2022 – Kinngaaluk Territorial Park – Community Joint Planning & Management Committee (JPMC) – Sanikiluaq – (One position, Three-year term)
October 2022 – Nunavut Joint Planning & Management Committee (NJPMC) – Nunavut-wide – (One position – Four-year term)