Community Specialist, Nunavut

WWF

The Arctic is changing at a record pace, warming at twice the average global rate.  As the ice melts, polar bears, whales and caribou are facing the loss of their unique habitat.  Industrial pressure is also increasing creating tough decisions for local communities who often have economic development challenges.  WWF has the opportunity to work with communities to protect Arctic ecosystems and species while building a truly sustainable economy.  WWF has supported Arctic conservation over several decades.  WWF-Canada will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017.
 
Over the next five years, the WWF-Canada Arctic Program will continue to focus on safeguarding iconic Arctic species (caribou, polar bears and ice-whales) and their habitats while respecting the needs of Northern communities.  WWF-Canada is also embarking on exciting new program areas to demonstrate the possible with sustainable fisheries as well as habitat-friendly renewable energy projects.  WWF-Canada will work closely with communities to ensure their voices are heard in the more frequent and more complex regulatory processes that guide industrial development.
 
Position Description
 
Reporting to the Vice President, Arctic Program, the Community Specialist position is mainly focussed on providing support to the Pikialasoarsuaq Commission, particularly the work of the Commission within Canada.  The Pikialasorsuaq Commission is a pan-Inuit commission with a mandate to consult with communities and prepare a report with respect to possibilities for future use, cooperation and conservation of the area. The Pilialasoarsuq Commission is expected to complete its report by October 2016.
 
The remainder of the position’s attention will be on providing support for community WWF projects within Nunavut, and in particular in the High Arctic Region and projects associated with the Last Ice Area.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Support to the Pikialasoarsuaq Commission within Canada (75%)

  • Ensure all aspects of community consultations and Commission proceedings are fully and efficiently organized.
  • Ensure community engagement in Commission consultations and proceedings.
  • Ensure a complete record of Commission proceedings.
  • Ensure high quality Inuktitut in all aspects of the Commission’s work.
  • Ensure a high level of service to the Commissioners.
  • Ensure the work of the Commission is within approved budgets.
  • Assist with financial reporting.
  • Other responsibilities as required to ensure the Commission meets its objectives.

Support for WWF Community Programs (25%)

  • Provide support to WWF programming within Nunavut communities.
  • Assist with community consultations.
  • Ensure high quality Inuktitut for WWF programs as required.
  • Liaise with Inuit Organizations, as required.
  • Other responsibilities as required to ensure WWF successfully meets its objective within Nunavut.

Communications

  • Ensure that WWF’s relevant positions, views and achievements are effectively and accurately communicated in Inuktitut to key stakeholders.
  • In consultation with communications staff, prepare written materials (blogs, fact sheets, web texts, reports) for public distribution as needed. 
  • Speak on behalf of WWF in Inuktitut in media interviews and at meetings, conferences, workshops, etc.

What We Are Looking For:

  • A highly organized individual with an ability to work with Nunavut communities with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Detailed knowledge of and experience with Inuit Organizations, Nunavut communities and governmental agencies in Nunavut.
  • Good knowledge of the High Arctic region and communities of Nunavut.
  • Previous experience providing technical and logistical support to an agency or multi-stakeholder setting.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners in project and management.
  • Very strong communication skills in Inuktitut (written and oral).
  • Familiarity with conservation and community development within Nunavut.

Other Information
This is a full-time, one-year contract position role based in Iqaluit. Travel will be required. The position offers a total rewards package that includes: salary, benefits and a Northern Living Allowance. No housing is provided.
 
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, you may submit your application:
 
Online
 
https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=14959441. Please submit your cover letter and resume (as one document). 
 
OR
 
Direct Mail
 
Attn: Human Resources Department
245 Eglinton Ave. Suite 410
Toronto, ON
M4P 3J1
 
If you are submitting an application via direct mail, please include your answers to the following questions:

  1. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  2. This role is based out of our Iqaluit office.  Is there anything that would prevent you from working out of our Iqaluit office?
  3. Please acknowledge your understanding that this is a one-year contract position.
  4. This role will require field work which may occasionally be under difficult Arctic conditions.  Please acknowledge your understanding of this requirement.
  5. Do you have strong communication skills in Inuktitut (written and oral)?
  6. What are your salary expectations?
  7. How flexible are your salary expectations?
  8. Where did you see this job posting?

Deadline to Apply:  Please ensure that your application is receiving on or before Friday, November 27, 2015; 5:00pm (EST). 
 
Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility: 
 
WWF-Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples.
 
WWF-Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining WWF-Canada.  Given the volume of applications received, we request that you do not follow up your application with a phone call.  We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews and thank you for your understanding.