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Administration régionale Kativik  (ARK)

DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

860 Kaivivik, Kuujjuaq,QC
  • 128903.00 to 177244.00 $ per year according to experience
  • 35.00 h - Full time

  • Contract job

  • 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Benefits


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 a professional candidate with strong leadership skills to work in Kuujjuaq, in the capacity of:

DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

(Term with possibility of permanency – Full-time)

Reporting to the Director General, the Director of the Transportation Department is responsible for overseeing the mandates entrusted to the KRG in the field of transportation services. More specifically, the Director is responsible for:

  • Planning, directing and supervising all activities related to the operations, management and maintenance of Nunavik’s 14 airports in accordance with applicable federal and provincial laws and regulations;
  • Supervising the elaboration of all programs and the compliance with all standards and security measures as per the federal airport regulations;
  • Prioritizing airport security and ensuring the respect of all obligations related to the exploitation certificate emitted by Transport Cananda;
  • Ensuring the management and implementation of the airport security management system and act as responsible executive of the system;
  • Ensuring the inspection and maintenance of marine infrastructures in the 14 communities;
  • Supporting the communities in the development, including securing funding, and the operation of public transit and para‑transit (Usijiit) services;
  • Working in close collaboration with the Administration and the Municipal Public Works Departments with regards to the construction or the improvement of infrastructure projects and preparing relevant reports to governments;
  • Liaising with governments, government agencies and other stakeholders (airline companies, northern villages, etc.) on issues related to regional transportation;
  • Coordinating the work of the Regional Roundtable on Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) aimed at improving the safety of OHV users;
  • Managing and following up on the departmental budget;
  • Participating the in the preparation and negotiating funding agreements with governments and different public bodies for all projects and programs related to transportation services in the region;

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in administration or in a related field, exceptionally a combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered;
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing airports in accordance with applicable provincial and federal laws;
  • A minimum of 5 years in managing a multidisciplinary team in the public transportation field, an experience in a unionized environment will be considered as an asset;
  • Demonstrated experience in security management and in the implementation of a security management system;
  • Results oriented, demonstrated ability to work under pressure and detail oriented;
  • Strong leadership, problem solving, decision making and capacity to mobilize a team;
  • Advanced working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English and French; knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset;
  • Experience in negotiating agreements with governments and agencies will be considered an asset;
  • Work experience in a cross-cultural environment, preferably with native communities, will be considered as an asset;
  • Availability to travel within Nunavik and outside the region.
Place of work: Kuujjuaq, Québec

Salary: Minimum 128 903$/year – Maximum 177 244$/year

Other benefits:

Cost of living differential: minimum of $8 500 per year;

Food allowance: minimum of $4 216 per year;

Annual leave trips: minimum of three trips;

Pension plan: 8% employer contribution;

Group insurance program;

Vacation: 30 days per year;

Statutory holidays: 19 days including 10 days at Christmas holidays.

Please send your resume to:

Human Resources

Kativik Regional Government

P.O. Box 9

Kuujjuaq QC JOM 1CO

Fax: (819) 964-2975

Mail: humanresources@krg.ca

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


Requirements

Level of education

undetermined

Diploma

undetermined

Work experience (years)

undetermined

Written languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Advanced

Spoken languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Advanced