Marine Policy and Programming Assistant - Summer Student
Marine Policy and Programming Assistant - Summer Student
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Job Description
COMPETITION: 202523
POSITION TYPE:Casual
TERM: to August 31 2025
SCHEDULE: Fulltime 75 hours biweekly)
COMPETITION CLOSE DATE:Open Until Filled
FIRST RESUME REVIEW DATE: Ongoing See To Apply section below for more information.
ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)
IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canadas oldest comprehensive land claim agreements. With assets over $1 billion not including vast land holdings IRC is responsible for corporate investment land management and a broad range of social cultural and economic programs and services benefiting Inuvialuit. Its subsidiaries have interests in grocery manufacturing property management transportation and significant dealings in the oil and gas industry.
Since its inception IRC has experienced considerable growth and its structure and operations have become increasingly complex. Combining local government and service delivery community development investment and operating business divisions all managed by a single back office the organization has an array of complexities for the executive staff to navigate. There is an emphasis on fostering understanding healing and resilience in a region brimming with unique social challenges and immense potential for transformative change.
JOB SUMMARY
Working with IRCs Innovation Inuvialuit Science and Climate Change Division (ISCC) you will learn about the implementation of marine programming as well as the process of analyzing marine policy. You will be working closely with the Marine Policy Advisor Marine Programming Coordinator and other ISCC team members to support a variety of marinerelated objectives. Additionally you will have the opportunity to job shadow the Marine Policy Advisor to gain experience in policy conceptualization and advocacy. The employment term and weekly commitment will be flexible for this opportunity.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be/have:
EDUCATION
University of college student interested in marine policy and/or programming
EXPERIENCE
Interest in marinerelated policy and/or programming
Interest and/or experience in planning community engagement
Strong analytical abilities
Summarizing documents and writing reports
Familiarity with marine activities in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Familiarity with the role the ocean and waterways play in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Familiar with Microsoft Office and has experience using Word.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Eagerness to learn
Ability to work in teams or as an individual
Punctual and reliable
Good interpersonal relationships
Attention to detail
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.
We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA); please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.
- The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- This role is based in our Inuvik office.
- An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
- Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
- If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process please contact us at to let us know how we can assist you.
- We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.
WHAT WE OFFER
Vacationbenefits: We provide eligible employees with vacation pay at a rate of 4 on each biweekly pay.
Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
For more information about our organization go to
Human Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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Employment Type
Hourly
