Manager, ILA

COMPETITION: 202645

POSITION TYPE: Indefinite

SCHEDULE : Full-time (75 hours bi-weekly)

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE:
Open Until Filled

FIRST RESUME REVIEW DATE: Wednesday August 5 2026 at 12:00pm (MT) - See To Apply section below for more information.

ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)

IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canadas oldest comprehensive land claim agreements. With assets over $1 billion not including vast land holdings IRC is responsible for corporate investment land management and a broad range of social cultural and economic programs and services benefiting Inuvialuit. Its subsidiaries have interests in grocery manufacturing property management transportation and significant dealings in the oil and gas industry.

Since its inception IRC has experienced considerable growth and its structure and operations have become increasingly complex. Combining local government and service delivery community development investment and operating business divisions all managed by a single back office the organization has an array of complexities for the executive staff to navigate. There is an emphasis on fostering understanding healing and resilience in a region brimming with unique social challenges and immense potential for transformative change.

JOB SUMMARY

The ILA Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Inuvialuit Land Administration (ILA) and supporting the Director of ILA in the administration stewardship and oversight of Inuvialuit-owned lands within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.

This position oversees land use applications permitting processes compliance activities land management systems staff coordination community engagement and operational reporting. The ILA Manager ensures that daily land administration activities are carried out efficiently consistently and in alignment with the Inuvialuit Final Agreement IRC policies approved departmental priorities and Inuvialuit values.

The ILA Manager provides operational leadership to ILA staff and supports the Director of ILA on strategic initiatives complex files stakeholder matters and land management priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

• An equivalent combination of education training and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in land management environmental stewardship natural resource management permitting compliance or a related field.
• Experience supervising staff coordinating a team or supporting day-to-day operations.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• A degree or diploma in land management environmental studies natural resource management public administration Indigenous governance planning law or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations governments communities or land claim implementation is an asset.
• Experience interpreting agreements legislation policies land use requirements or regulatory processes is an asset.
• Experience working in northern remote or cross-cultural environments is an asset.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.

We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) ; please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.
• The position requires completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• This role is based in Inuvik NT. Relocation support may be available for the successful candidate subject to IRC policy and approval.
• An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
• Casual or term positions may be considered for future conversion to indeterminate status.
• Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process please contact us at to let us know how we can assist you.
• We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary: We recognize and reward talent with a competitive salary structure.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package which includes extended health care; dental care; life critical illness and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.
• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a Defined Contribution Pension Plan where IRC matches contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.
• Vacationbenefits: We provide eligible employees with 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.

For more information about our organization go to Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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