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Director Recreation Jobs in Kuujjuaq – Quebec at Kativik Regional Government
Title: Director Recreation
Company: Kativik Regional Government
Location: Kuujjuaq – Quebec
Category: Management
Position: DIRECTOR RECREATION
Location: Kuujjuaq
The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel. The KRG is currently seeking to recruit an energetic and motivated candidate to work in Kuujjuaq, in the capacity of:
DIRECTOR, RECREATION(Term with possibility of permanency – Full-time) Reporting to the Director General, the Director of Recreation is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, and managing all functions and activities related to recreation programs, services, projects, and activities within Nunavik. More specifically the Director of Recreation will:
Plan, supervise and coordinate departmental staff and activities;
Manage the financial resources of the department including budget preparation and follow-up;
Oversee the negotiation and application of federal and provincial agreements, as well as other funding agreements related to the department’s activities;
Maintain
communication
with various stakeholders and the public;
Supervise the technical assistance provided to Northern Villages in the areas of sports and recreation;
Supervise all regional recreational activities and programs for which the department is responsible (Arctic Winter Games, Eastern Arctic Summer Games, CIRQINIQ, Nunavik Rocks Music Program, Nunavik kite-ski, etc.);
Act as a representative of the KRG for matters related to the department’s mandate;
Prepare and implement annual objectives for the department and prepare long term planning;
Evaluate and renew yearly Plan of action;
Implement mechanisms and indicators to measure and report on the department’s performance;
Establish and maintain
communication
between the department and other organizations and stakeholders, where applicable;
Promote the development of recreational activities within Nunavik;
Develop programs intended to stimulate recreation activities within the region and implement and supervise the delivery of said programs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or in a related field, exceptional relevant work experience will also be considered;
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience;
Experience working
in an isolated region or with Inuit/indigenous communities will be considered an asset.
Strong
leadership
skills and a capacity to motivate a
diverse team
in a
dynamic
fast-paced environment
.
Creative thinking, strong
problem-solving skills
and demonstrated resourcefulness.
Strong capacity to understand and manage situations that develop and change quickly;
Excellent
analytical skills
;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:
English, French or Inuktitut.
Place of work:
Kuujjuaq, Quebec Salary:
Min: $ 112,469/year, max: $ 154,646/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: RRSPGroup Insurance Vacation: 20 days/year pl…
