Program Facilitator

Makivvik, the trusted political organization with a rich history of representing the Inuit of Nunavik since 1978. Through Makivvik and our subsidiaries, Makivvik has created opportunities for Nunavik Beneficiaries and those who live in Nunavik, today more than 500 Nunavimmiut are employed within the Makivvik network in our offices and subsidiaries.

The Program Facilitator aims to provide programs and workshops within the different correctional facilities.

Reports to: The Correctional Services Program Manager of the Justice Division in the President’s Department

Responsibilities          

• Deliver culturally relevant programs (such as the Qullik Healthy Relationship Program) to Nunavimmiut who are incarcerated in provincial and federal detention facilities;
• Organize and deliver traditional workshops with Nunavimmiut who are incarcerated (traditional activities, sewing, carving, etc.);
• In collaboration with justice committee coordinators, organize and deliver traditional workshops with Nunavimmiut within the communities;
• Maintain positive relationships with correctional facility staff and raise awareness of the programs offered;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

 

• High School Diploma;
• Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Effective Computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Inuit and cultural knowledge and understanding, is required;
• Strong desire to support and assist your fellow Inuit in access to culturally appropriate programs and support;
• Experience in program delivery or teaching;
• Knowledge of the social, judicial or correctional field, an asset;
• Experience in intervention with youth or adults;
• Showing organizational skills and being action oriented;
• Demonstrating integrity, reliability and is autonomous;
• Security clearance is required.

Benefits: All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as:

Simplified Pension Plan:

Employer Contribution 7%

Group Insurance:

Life, LTD, Health, & Dental

Vacation: Starting at 20 days

Gas Allowance: To a max. of $3,500

Sick Days: 15
days

Travel Benefit: To a max. of $25,000

Isolation Premium: To a max. of $20,800

Housing Allowance: To a max. of $12,000

Cargo Allowance: To a max. of $6,500