Inuvialuit Business Enablement Lead

COMPETITION: 202613-C

POSITION TYPE: Indefinite

LOCATION:Inuvik NT (preferred) or Calgary AB

SCHEDULE: Full-Time

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

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

The Inuvialuit Business Enablement Lead drives operational excellence within the procurement function by strengthening procurement capabilities improving process workflows and enabling effective adoption of tools and standards across IRC and related entities. The role bridges procurement strategy and day-to-day operational realities by establishing the resources training and system support stakeholders need to deliver value while improving efficiency compliance and scalability.

A core focus of this role is enabling Inuvialuit Beneficiaries and northern businesses to participate successfully in IRCs supply chain by removing practical barriers improving clarity and access to procurement pathways and supporting fair transparent procurement practices aligned with the intent of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement. This role does not manage day-to-day procurement transactions or sourcing execution except where required to support enablement testing training or process improvement. Unlike operational procurement roles this position focuses on enabling others to execute procurement effectively through clear processes tools training and data rather than directly managing procurement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education / Designations

• Bachelors degreein Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years of related experience in procurement supply chain or process enablement roles.

Experience That Prepares You for This Role

• Working in procurement finance operations or supply chain roles where you helped improve how goods and services are purchased tracked or paid for.
• Supporting or leading process improvements especially where systems policies and realworld practices didnt always line up.
• Helping people learn new tools or ways of working such as rolling out a new system creating simple guides or delivering handson training.
• Working with Indigenousowned northern or small businesses and understanding the practical barriers they face when engaging with larger organizations.
• Experience translating rules policies or technical requirements into clear usable guidance for nontechnical audiences.
• Partnering across departments (finance IT legal operations) to solve shared problems without formal authority.
• Using data spreadsheets or reports to spot issues track progress or support better decisions.
• Working in environments with high accountability public interest or audit requirements where fairness and transparency matter.

Assets

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Experience leading organizational transformation and/or enablement programs.
• Familiarity with structured change methodologies (e.g. Prosci/ADKAR).
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (e.g. Power BI).
• Experience working in Indigenous northern or remote contexts.
• SCMP Supply Chain Management Professional (Supply Chain Canada)
• MCIPS / Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional (CIPS)

Inuvialuit beneficiaries and northern residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Relevant experience will be given equal consideration to formal education.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

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.
• An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
• Casual or term positions may be considered for future conversion to indeterminate status.
• 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 require accommodations for the 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 that shortlisted will be contacted.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary: We recognize and reward talent with a competitive salary structure.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package which includes extended health care; dental care; life critical illness and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.
• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a Defined Contribution Pension Plan where IRC matches contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.
• Vacationbenefits: We provide eligible employees with 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.

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