Ilirrusiirsitailititsiji (Cultural Worker)

Every Inuit child has the right to grow up knowing who they are, where they come from and what it means to
be Inuk.
When children receive services, or are temporarily living away from their families, it is especially important
that they remain connected to their language, culture, land, Elders and community.
Ilirrusiirsitailititsiji exists to help make sure those connections remain strong.

YOUR ROLE

As a Ilirrusiirsitailititsiji (Cultural Worker), you will build meaningful relationships with children and youth, helping them
strengthen their cultural identity, sense of belonging and, pride of being inuk.
You will organize opportunities to learn from Elders, participate in cultural activities, practice Inuktitut, spend
time on the land and stay connected to their families, community and Inuit traditions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to Cultural Continuity Plans for children and youth;
Build trusting relationships with children, youth and their families;
Organize and facilitate cultural activities and land-based experiences;
Promote Inuit language, history, traditional knowledge and values;
Support children and youth in strengthening their cultural identity;
Develop cultural resources for NIP and its partners;
Work closely with Elders, cultural knowledge holders and community organizations;
Support youth as they prepare for adulthood and greater independence;
Participate in team meetings and collaborative planning;
Maintain accurate and confidential records;
Participate in urgent interventions when required.

Skills and Competencies

Be a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement;
Speaks Inuktitut and can communicate in English and/or French;
Demonstrated a strong knowledge of Inuit culture, language and traditions;
Enjoys working with children and youth;
Creative, organized and dependable;
Enjoys planning activities and bringing people together;
Builds positive relationships based on trust and respect;
Eager to help build a new Inuit-led service.

Details

Northern benefits: Employees who settle in Nunavik may be eligible for various premiums, including a retention premium, a remoteness premium and a cost-of-living premium. For those hired more than 50 km from Kuujjuaq, low-cost housing is provided, along with reimbursement of moving and storage costs. In addition, annual personal trips from Kuujjuaq to the point of hire are included, as well as other benefits. Employees of the health and social services network are potentially eligible for the northern leave without pay.