Coordinator Waste Management

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

COORDINATOR – WASTE MANAGEMENT

(Term with possibility of permanency – Full-time)

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director–Lands and Environment of the Renewable Resources, Environment, Lands and Parks Department, the Coordinator – Waste Management will assist the environment section and will be called upon to ensure coordination and communication with all internal and external stakeholders involved in projects. The Coordinator – Waste Management has responsibility for, without being limited to, the following duties:

• Supervise and schedule works for the environment section to ensure the delivery of special projects, technical assistance to the Northern Villages, operationalization of environmental programs and measures, training programs, etc.;
• Collaborate with the KRG communications department for the development of communication tools including a web platform for environmental projects;
• Prepare and manage the budgets related to environmental projects in collaboration with the Assistant Director–Lands and Environment;
• Monitor project timetables, and ensure compliance with project deadlines;
• Ensure implementation and follow-up to achieve the section’s annual objectives;
• Collaborate with experts and external firms for implementation of various projects;
• Coordinate operations related to various environmental projects;
• Manage activities such as drafting and revision of reports, contracts, agreements, and funding requests for special projects in collaboration with the Assistant Director–Lands and Environment;
• Manage of participate in different regional environment related committees with the NVs and/or other stakeholders or land users;
• Perform any other related duties requested by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environment, or in a related field; Diploma in public administration, environmental management or related field would be an asset;
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in municipal or regional environmental related field, relevant experience in waste management will be considered as an asset;
• Solid leadership skills and demonstrated resourcefulness;
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office applications;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated abilities of working under pressure and meeting deadlines;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:  Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Work experience north of the 55th parallel is a definite asset.

Place of work:  Kuujjuaq, Quebec 

Salary:    Min: $ 95,790/year, max: $ 131,712/year based on 35 hours/week

Other benefits:                       

Cost of living differential:  Minimum of $8 500/year

Food allowance: Minimum of $3 903/year

Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually

Pension Plan: RRSP

Group Insurance

Vacation: 20 days/year plus 10 days in lieu of overtime

Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays.

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.