Outreach Coordinator

Nunavut Impact Review Board • Cambridge Bay, NU

51d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Nunavut Impact Review Board’s (NIRB) public engagement initiatives and community outreach activities. This position supports the coordination of meeting logistics (working with Corporate Services and Operations departments as necessary) and serves as a key point of contact for the general public, providing friendly and accessible support to ensure events are well advertised and attended.

Requirements

• High School (Grade 12) Diploma or equivalency supplemented with 2 years of work experience in positions with similar responsibilities
• Minimum 2 years in an office environment
• Personal and professional experience in the Arctic or in a cross-cultural setting
• This role is restricted to beneficiaries of the Nunavut Agreement. Nunavut Inuit must clearly identify themselves in their application.

Nice To Haves

• Personal and professional experience in the Arctic or in a cross-cultural setting is considered and asset
• Written and/or conversational fluency in Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and administrative support for the scheduling and in-person facilitation of community meetings, public hearings, and other events
• Liaise regularly with community organizations and individuals to facilitate access to information and encourage public engagement in NIRB assessments and events
• Support the maintenance of current distribution lists and contact information for Nunavut communities and organizations
• Develop culturally appropriate public engagement strategies, techniques and materials
• Develop strategies for increasing representation of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in NIRB communications and events
• Promote increased awareness and respect for Inuit culture and languages
• Develop targeted approaches for engagement with various demographics
• Other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED