COORDINATOR RESILIENCE PLAN

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.