
Kativik Regional Government
The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra-municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel, is looking for an energetic and motivated individual to work in the capacity of:
COORDINATOR – RESILIENCE PLAN
(3-YEAR CONTRACT POSITION)
Reporting to the Director of the Civil Security Department and working closely with the civil security coordinators and collaboratively with other strategic partners, the Coordinator – Resilience Plan ensures the implementation of a Disaster Risk Regional Management Approach in accordance with the Act respecting civil protection to promote disaster resilience The Coordinator – Resilience Plan will plan and elaborate a Nunavik Public Safety and Awareness Strategy.
The duties and responsibilities of the Coordinator – Resilience Plan include:
- Leading, supporting, and coordinating the Disaster Risk Management Committee.
- Researching and documenting information within local communities in Nunavik related to the assessment of natural and man-made hazards.
- Ensuring effective Disaster Risk Management with the Ministère de la Sécurité Publique (MSP) and local communities.
- Compiling and documenting information on past research initiatives related to disaster risk management (i.e., CEN Laval, VRAC PARC, etc.).
- Collaborating in the evaluation and assessment of regional risk management and mitigation.
- In collaboration with the Nunavik – Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee (N-REPAC), fostering engagement and leadership among the authorities responsible for disaster risk management.
- Contributing to the definition of environmental hazard and risk identification.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to identify disaster risk prevention and mitigation measures.
- Advising and making recommendations on the implementation and follow-up of prevention framework projects.
- Advising communities on available government financial relief programs for disaster risk prevention and mitigation.
- Collaborating with community partners and stakeholders to develop a strategy with regard to any potential or impending hazard.
- Liaising with local resources to promote community activities focused on emergency preparedness and risk management.
- Ensuring the follow-up and monitoring of various projects and activities under the resilience plan.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Administration or a related field. Relevant technical and work experience and achievements will also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in emergency planning and risk management
- A degree or relevant experience in Project management will be considered an asset.
- Basic budget management and follow-up experience or accounting skills will be considered an asset.
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and respect tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the Nunavik territory and traditional Inuit knowledge will be considered an asset.
- Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English, and French.
- Available to travel frequently
Place of work: Hybrid with travel in Nunavik
Salary: Min. 96, 629$ – Max. 132, 852$
Benefits:
Lodging is paid while working in the northern villages. Meals and expenses paid while travelling in Nunavik;
Group benefits including Simplified Pension Plan;
Vacation: 30 days/year;
Statutory holidays: 20 days, including 10 during Christmas holidays.