External COMPETITION

 Position: Manager, Grants & Contribution Programs

Tenure: Indeterminate

Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut

Open to: Nunavut Inuit Applicants Only

Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is seeking a skilled leader for the Manager of Grants and Contributions role within the Department of Inuit Programs and Services.

The Manager of Grants and Contribution Programs role manages the strategic planning and coordinated delivery of QIAs’ application-based grants and contributions programs.  Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Manager, Grants and Contributions is the primary point person designated to present recommendations, advice, and information to QIA senior management and internal and external committees regarding application-based funding programs for Qikiqtani Inuit. The Manager of Grants and Contributions manages and leads a variety of projects and initiatives related to strategic program planning, implementing, and reporting.

This position will advance strategic program delivery through design, implementation and coordination of the organizations’ grants and contribution programs. This position will be responsible to the communities for program delivery, monitoring, and reporting on the efficiencies of programs. This position will work closely with Inuit, governments and community organizations to support the development of programs, policies, and initiatives in the areas of social, cultural, economic and community development that affect Inuit of the Qikiqtani region.

Applicants must demonstrate program administration experience, analytical skills and attention to detail.

Two years of experience leading a diverse team, along with performance management experience is required. Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills are required to facilitate presentations and to lead working groups and committees.  The ability to use tact and diplomacy and work well under pressure is essential to success in this role. Financial acuity and proficiency using Microsoft Office, including Excel is required. Inuktitut language skills are an asset.

Generally, a diploma in Social Science or Business Administration is required.  A combination of relevant education and related experience may also be deemed an acceptable equivalency.  An acceptable Criminal Record Check is required.

Starting salary for this position is $91,804 per annum, plus a Nunavut Northern Allowance of $27,600 per annum. Vacation Travel Allowance, Group Insurance and NEBS Pension will be offered.

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

922 Niaqunngusiariaq Street

Igluvut building, 2^nd floor                   Email: Resumes@qia.ca

Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0                            Visit: Tuttarvik.qia.ca

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled