Environmental Technician

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction
over the Kativik Region.The KRG is currently seeking to recruit an energetic and motivated
candidate to work in Kuujjuaq, in the capacity of;

Environmental Technician
(Permanent, Full-time position)

Reporting to the Assistant Director Environment and Lands, the Environmental Technician
will be working closely with the Environmental Specialist and in partnership with the
Department of Municipal Public Works. More specifically, the Environmental Technician will:

• Inspect regularly or when needed the environmental conditions existing in the Nunavik

communities;

• Provide assistance for implementation of information programs on environmental issues

intended for the population;

• Cooperate with the Ministry of Environment in matters related to environmental

emergencies;

• Provide technical assistance to the Northern Villages for the management of their

northern landfill and other site used for residual management as well as for the
implementation of residual material and hazardous waste management programs;

• Provide technical assistance to the Northern Villages for the management of hazardous

spills in the environment and contaminated soil management;

• Provide technical assistance to the Northern Villages for the packaging, storage and

shipping of their hazardous material;

• Perform any other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• Possess a Secondary V diploma; exceptional work experience will also be considered
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related field;
• Strong communication skills and be able to work independently as well as with others;
• Leadership qualities and good ability to work with a group of people;
• Working knowledge of basic computer software;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:

Inuktitut, English and French;

• Willing to travel within Nunavik.

Place of work: Kuujjuaq
Salary: Min; $40,959 /year, Max: $67,844 /year (Class 6)
Other benefits: Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8 500/year

Food allowance: Minimum of $3 707/year
Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually
Simplified Pension Plan: 6% employer, 4% employee
Group Insurance
Vacation: 20 days/year
Statutory Holidays: 19 days including 10 during Christmas holidays

Please submit your resume before 5 o’clock, March 24th, 2023 to:

Human Resources
Kativik Regional Government,
P.O. Box 9
Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0
Fax: (819) 964-2975
Email: 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