EDUCATION CONSULTANT

POSITION: EDUCATION CONSULTANT (2 POSITIONS) 

DEPARTMENT: COMPLEMENTARY AND COMPASSIONATE SERVICES 

SALARY: FROM $49,456 TO $87,626 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

COMPETITION NUMBER: EDCONSCOMPAS2403-05 

LOCATION: KUUJJUAQ 

STATUS: FULL-TIME REGULAR 

START DATE: MARCH 2024 

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI) is a school board offering educational services in the 14 communities of Nunavik. 

Reporting to the Compassionate Schools Coordinator, the Education Consultant provides training and support to schools in the awareness, implementation, and maintenance of the Compassionate Schools approach.

FUNCTION & DUTIES:

• Promote and encourage understanding of the concept and impacts of intergenerational and cultural trauma among school personnel.
• Support the implementation of a healthy and safe school environment for everyone at school by proposing a variety of tools and programs sensitive to the needs of students.
• Promote and adapt the use of approaches and tools rooted in Inuit culture and values.
• Encourage the creation and maintenance of important relationships with both school personnel and with various community and school stakeholders.
• Support principals and staff in behavioural management in order to promote the well-being and success of students and staff working in schools.
• Develop, adapt and offer training and workshops on all the tools and concepts related to the Compassionate Schools approach to school personnel.
• Develop, adapt, offer trainings, materials and support to school personnel in implementing and maintaining consistency and high quality of services provided in the nurture group.
• Mentor team leaders and internal coaches on school teams
• Be willing and able to travel frequently throughout Nunavik
• Any other related tasks as determined by his/her supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or similar field
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, English
• Work within Kativik School Board would be an asset
• Experience in working with students with challenging behaviours
• Good classroom management skills, knowledge of trauma informed practices and experience using reflective teaching practices
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Meeting facilitation skills and experience leading a group discussion
• Responsible, open-minded, and aware of Inuit culture/ history
• Strong work ethic and effective problem-solving skills

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:

In accordance with the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals. This position belongs to job category 2104: from $49,456 TO $87,626 annually depending on qualification and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.

In addition to salary, you may be eligible to benefits such as:

• 20 days paid vacation
• 2-week paid holiday period
• Free parking
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

    and, when applicable, other benefits such as:

• Summer schedule
• Northern premium
• Food transportation allocation
• Paid relocation benefits
• Retention and attraction premium
• Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik