Summer Student Opportunities – High School and Entry-Level Roles

COMPETITION:2026002

POSITION TYPE: Casual

SCHEDULE: Full-Time (generally MondayFriday 8:30 AM5:00 PM 1-hour lunch)

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: Start and end dates vary by position. Most roles begin between early May and early July 2026 and conclude around late August 2026.

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.

JOBS SUMMARY

Are you a high school student (Grade 10) or looking for entry-level summer work IRC offers paid summer jobs in Inuvik NT for students returning to studies in Fall 2026. All positions require you to be between 15 and 30 years old and able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. If youre interested but dont meet every qualification we still encourage you to apply.

Available Positions & Requirements

Labourer Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC) Properties
Maintenance and operational support (painting repairs yard work upkeep of rental units).

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Willingness for physical/outdoor work
• Punctual reliable motivated to learn
• Experience with tools painting or maintenance is an asset

Labourer Mackenzie Hotel
General maintenance to ensure hotel safety cleanliness and facility upkeep.

• Reliable punctual willing to learn
• Comfortable with physical tasks (lifting bending standing)
• Basic understanding of tools and maintenance tasks is an asset

Housing Assistant Major Projects
Support the Elders Repair Program with admin and operational tasks for housing maintenance and repairs.

• Interest in housing services social work or community support
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Word Excel Outlook
• Respectful communication with elders

Junior Researcher Inuvialuit Land Administration (ILA)
Assist with archaeological fieldwork excavation artifact handling and environmental recording.

• Physically able for outdoor fieldwork
• Reliable dedicated able to work independently and as part of a team
• First Aid certification is an asset
• Willingness to travel by helicopter and do overnight field stays is an asset
• Interest in archaeology history or environmental studies is an asset

Greenhouse Worker / ICEDO Assistant Inuvialuit Community Economic Development Organization (ICEDO)
Support greenhouse operations and admin including horticulture equipment maintenance and data entry.

• Comfortable in warm humid environments
• Reliable motivated
• Safe Food Handling certification is an asset
• Experience in gardening horticulture or food production is an asset

Community Cultural Program Assistant Health & Wellness
Support summer health and wellness programming including administrative support day camps on-the-land initiatives and cultural wellness activities.

• Reliable adaptable comfortable with youth and community members
• First Aid certification is an asset
• Strong organizational and communication skills are an asset
• Interest in health promotion community development or cultural programming is an asset

Sports Coordinator Accounting & Finance
Plan organize and deliver sports and recreational programs for youth.

• Interest in event planning or sports coordination
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Reliable enthusiastic positive attitude
• Experience in event planning or sports coordination is an asset

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter (optional) by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.

When you apply you will have the opportunity to indicate which positions you are interested in being considered for. Our team will reach out to if you are selected for an interview.

Need help with your application
The Education Training & Capacity (ETC) Career Centre offers free support for resume writing job search strategies career planning and more. Appointments walk-ins and phone consultations are available. If youre outside Inuvik we can help connect you to local resources.

Contact: Donna Wolki Program Success Worker
Email:

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.
• If you require accommodations for the recruitment process please contact us at to let us know how we can assist you.
• Thank you for your interest in working with IRC! We appreciate every application. Well contact you if youre selected for an interview.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Vacationbenefits: We provide eligible employees with vacation pay at a rate of 4% on each bi-weekly pay.
• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.

For more information about our organization go to Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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Required Experience:

Junior IC