INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COMPETITION
 Nauttiqsuqtiit Program Roles
Location: Resolute Bay
Nauttiqsuqtiit Program Positions are open to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA), through the Nauttiqsuqtiit Program, patrols and monitors the ecological health of the land, waters and wildlife in the Qikiqtani Region. The Nauttiqsuqtiit Program is a comprehensive, community-based initiative that integrates environmental stewardship, conservation, cultural preservation, community programming, hunting and harvesting and contributes to search and rescue efforts to support the long-term well-being of Qikiqtani communities.

The Community Supervisor, Nauttiqsuqtiit Program provides overall leadership and management of the Inuit Stewardship Program at the community level. This role is responsible for planning and reporting on program activities and community outreach. The Community Supervisor provides leadership to support the Nauttiqsuqtiit crew and acts as the primary liaison between the crew, headquarters, and the broader community. This position is primarily office based and worked from home, with occasional on-the-land work to support program activities and community engagement.

This is a management level position which requires leadership, performance management and program delivery experience. Computer proficiency, budgeting knowledge and experience completing program reports is also required. 

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The Crew Lead is a hands-on leader who oversees the day-to-day program activities and supervises the Inuit Stewards. This role provides mentorship, promotes Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, supports conservation, monitors the environment and collects data. The position maintains program equipment, conducts patrols to monitor environmental conditions, organizes on-the-land activities, hunts and harvests for their community and supports intergenerational learning through workshops and youth engagement activities, while ensuring safety and effective communications.

This is a leadership position which requires experience leading, mentoring and developing others in a field-based environment. Experience in environmental monitoring, research or data collection is required.

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The Inuit Steward, Nauttiqsuqtiit Program carries out the day-to-day, on-the-land work of the Nauttiqsuqtiit Program.

This includes conducting patrols, monitoring environmental conditions, harvesting, maintaining equipment, and supporting youth and community activities. Stewards contribute their land skills and Inuit cultural knowledge while assisting with research, data collection, and program operations. Working as part of a team under the Crew Lead, this role is essential to delivering cultural activities, engaging communities, promoting safe land use, and supporting community well-being

What we are looking for:

  • Knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuit culture, and Inuktitut language;
  • Proficient computer skills for data entry and completing reports;
  • Understanding of local land, wildlife, seasonal and environmental conditions;
  • Ability to operate hand tools and maintain equipment (snowmobiles, boats, ATVs);
  • Recent experience camping, hunting and harvesting in the community;
  • Strong on-the-land and survival skills, including navigation, GPS and mapping;
  • Health and Safety awareness;

These positions are physically demanding and require good health and ability to perform in extreme weather conditions. A pre-employment medical fit test must be completed before employment begins.

Getting a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) in Nunavut requires completing the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and passing a background check. An acceptable Criminal Record Check with no firearm offences, and clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The salary for these positions starts at $100,270/annum for 40 hours per week. Full-time employees living in Nunavut also receive a Nunavut Northern Allowance of $27,600/annum. Housing is not provided.

Applications can be delivered by fax, email, in person, or mail to:

Human Resources                            Tel: (867) 975-8400
Qikiqtani Inuit Association           Fax: (867) 979-3238
Igluvut building, 2nd floor
P.O. Box 1340                                     Email: Resumes@qia.ca
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0                         Visit: Tuttarvik.qia.ca

 CLOSING DATE: October 23, 2026

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