Manager, Alluriarniq Program

It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. With over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services, TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

The Alluriarniq Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and delivery of the Alluriarniq Program at Tungasuvvingat Inuit, which focuses on providing culturally informed services for Inuit who are affected by trafficking, sexual exploitation, or related challenges. Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the Alluriarniq Manager ensures that program objectives align with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals, delivering high-quality, culturally relevant services to support the well-being of the Inuit community.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Alluriarniq Program.
• Develop and implement program policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring they reflect both Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles and evidence-based approaches to care and support.

• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to program staff, ensuring the team is equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to deliver high-quality services.

• Facilitate professional development opportunities and promote a trauma-informed, culturally safe working environment.

• Conduct performance evaluations and offer ongoing support to staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team dynamic.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of program reports, including funder reports, program evaluations, and data collection for outcome tracking.
• Monitor the program’s budget, ensuring that expenditures align with funding guidelines and program objectives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Community Services to ensure ongoing communication, accountability, and program progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, funders, and stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of the program and leverage additional resources.
• Represent Tungasuvvingat Inuit in external forums, working groups, and networks that focus on Indigenous, anti-trafficking, and social justice

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of Inuit culture, values, traditions, and IQ principles, ability to work effectively with Inuit communities, understanding the historical and social factors that impact Inuit clients, especially in the context of trafficking and exploitation. Skills in providing services that respect and integrate Inuit cultural practices, including language, customs, and spiritual beliefs. Strong understanding of trauma-informed, client-centered care, especially for vulnerable populations. Awareness of mental health challenges and the impact of trauma on Inuit clients.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure or crisis situations, crisis intervention skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, active listening skills, conflict resolution skills, proficiency in proposal Writing, Fund Development, Data Collection and Reporting. Trauma-Informed Care – expertise in trauma-informed practices, strong relationship building skills.

The ability to inspire, lead, and motivate a team, competence in reporting, adapt to changing circumstances, oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Alluriarniq Program. Competence in managing multiple priorities, projects and initiatives, advocate for clients, approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness.

Completion of community college is required and an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field is preferred. Two plus years’ experience in Anti-trafficking or Victim Services, Proposal and Report Writing and Collaboration with External Partners is required.

Three plus years’ experience in Indigenous and Inuit Communities, Leadership experience in Social Services, Crisis Management and Case Management is required.

Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms and electronic records management applications is required. Clear Vulnerable Sector Check with results acceptable to TI is required. Fluency in English is required and the ability to communicate in Inuktitut is a significant asset.

The candidate works in a comfortable TI’s office environment. The Alluriarniq Program Manager will partition their time both in and outside the office as circumstances dictate, including accompanying street Outreach Workers when necessary. Evening work is required, as is the need to be on-call on a rotational basis to support the team in their work.

**Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary is $81,000 annually.
• TI offers a competitive total compensation package. Employees are provided with an exceptional benefits plan which includes major medical and dental coverage for the employee and their dependents, and employee life insurance for those eligible as per the policy.
• TI provides paid sickness, personal and family sickness leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
• Vacation (earn 3 weeks/year).

The deadline for applications is March 24, 2025

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Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

The Alluriarniq program is located at 604 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa (with possibility of change in office location due to internal decisions).

We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.