Location: Flexible
WHO WE ARE
Join our team today and make a difference for the future of Inuit Women Pauktuutit, as the national voice of Inuit women in Canada, plays a key role in ensuring the use of a gender-equity lens in policies that impact Inuit women, girls, and gender-diverse Inuit. We promote greater progress in priority areas, across health and well-being, violence and abuse prevention, safety, and social and economic development. Our ability to do so depends heavily on partnerships across government, key funders, Inuit community groups and other stakeholder organizations.
Position Summary
The co-op student takes on specific tasks that support the creation of policy advice, knowledge mobilization, and building/maintaining partner relationships, in supporting Pauktuutit’s mission and vision on behalf of Inuit women, girls and gender-diverse Inuit. Tasks are negotiated between the student, relevant educational institution, and policy manager with the goal of providing a meaningful development opportunity for the student, while advancing critical policy files for Pauktuutit. Tasks should be drawn from the primary responsibilities listed below.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of Policy Advice & Knowledge Mobilization
- Monitor and document policy issues that are relevant to the health, well-being, and socio-economic status of Inuit women, girls and gender-diverse Inuit.
- Prepare, review, and edit documents that support the organization in knowledge creation, translation, and dissemination.
- Partnership, Stakeholder & Government Relations
- Support the building and maintenance of strong relationships with a wide variety of partners and communities by contributing to preparatory materials and observing meetings/engagements.
Cross-cutting responsibilities - Develop and maintain corporate records, including in SharePoint.
- Support the building and maintenance of strong relationships with a wide variety of partners and communities by contributing to preparatory materials and observing meetings/engagements.
- Cross-cutting responsibilities
- Develop and maintain corporate records, including in SharePoint.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Verbal and written fluency in English; a working knowledge of Inuktitut (oral and written) is desirable.
Experience
- Working knowledge of the policy development cycle. Preference will be given to candidates who bring experience working with Inuit, or Indigenous Peoples.
Core Competencies
- Guided by Inuit Values and principles: The future for Inuit women inspires the work that we do, and all Inuit Women have opportunity to participate and see themselves reflected in our vision and priorities whether through our Board, Delegates, Working Groups, or Regional Inuit organizations.
- Collaboration: We recognize that each of us has strengths that contribute to the whole. We respect the views of others, and we interact with diplomacy and sensitivity with the goal of building rapport. We encourage an environment of open communication and sharing of information. We are focused on building trusting relationships and creating a stronger environment to deliver more integrated results, and work towards a shared vision.
- Inclusion: Everyone is respected, valued, and supported and can achieve their full potential. We make decisions considering opinions, unique needs, and strengths of the Inuit community and relevant stakeholders while upholding Pauktuutit’s vision, and values. Whether internally with our team or externally in communities, we will focus on providing resources that enable the removal of barriers to equitable access and opportunity.
- Innovation: We are deeply committed to continuously moving forward to improve the life experience of Inuit, driven by evidence-based decisions and investments. We are committed to and challenge each other to energize, engage and inspire others to continually learn, adapt and shape a better future, supported with reliable change management.
- Ethics and integrity: We demonstrate honesty, reliability, accountability, and high professional standards and are seen as responsible, trustworthy, and exhibiting commitment to Pauktuutit’s vision, mission, and priorities in driving sustainable change. Our Code of Conduct informs our decision making.
Functional Competencies
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain relationships while working with people who have diverse perspectives.
- Project Management: Ability to understand and track components of a project.
- Collaboration: Works respectfully and effectively with team members and colleagues, contributing ideas and effort to shared tasks, seeking guidance when needed, and remaining open to feedback.
- Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Organization: Ability to pay close attention to detail while under tight timelines, and ensure all relevant information is recorded and easily accessible; follows protocols and procedures.
Administration
- Knowledge of Microsoft suite and other web-based software
Education
- Current enrollment in a university program in a relevant discipline.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position to Collage or via email to jobs@pauktuutit.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable Canadian human rights legislation.