Job Description
The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel. The Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management Department of the KRG is currently seeking to recruit a candidate to work in Kuujjuaq in the capacity of:
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – LEGAL DEPARTMENT
(Permanent, full-time position)
Reporting to the Director of the Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management Department, the Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director in overseeing, planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the department.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Plan, supervise, coordinate and evaluate the work of the employees;
Oversee the legal support to the other departments;
Oversee the technical assistance provided to the Northern villages and the operations of the Offence Management Bureau, responsible of processing statements of offence in Nunavik;
Review various legal documentation such as legal opinions, calls for tenders, contracts, leases, agreements, policies, procedures, by-laws, ordinances, resolutions and any other documents;
Oversee insurance claims for the KRG, the Northern villages and the Childcare Centres;
Assist the Director during the meetings of the Council and of the Executive Committee, preparation of budgets, annual objectives and activity reports;
Perform any other duties as requested.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Member of the Barreau du Québec;
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant law practice, preferably in the municipal sector, and a minimum of three (3) years of employee management experience;
Knowledge of municipal finances will be considered as an asset;
Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills and initiative;
Excellent problem solving, decision making, communication and analytical skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French; knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset;
Ability to work under pressure and respect deadlines;
Be willing and available to travel in Nunavik and outside the region;
Past work experience in a cross-cultural environment, preferably with native communities, will be considered as an asset;
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as other relevant software.
Place of work: Kuujjuaq, Quebec
Salary: Min. $107 005 yearly – Max. $147 116 a year based on 35 hours/week.
Benefits:
Cost-of-living differential: minimum $8 500 annually
Food allowance: minimum $4 216 annually
Annual leave trips: minimum 3
Simplified Pension Plan
Group insurance
Vacation: 30 days annually
Teleworking: up to 6 weeks annually
Statutory holidays: 20 days including 10 during the Christmas period
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – LEGAL DEPARTMENT
(Permanent, full-time position)
Reporting to the Director of the Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management Department, the Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director in overseeing, planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the department.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Plan, supervise, coordinate and evaluate the work of the employees;
Oversee the legal support to the other departments;
Oversee the technical assistance provided to the Northern villages and the operations of the Offence Management Bureau, responsible of processing statements of offence in Nunavik;
Review various legal documentation such as legal opinions, calls for tenders, contracts, leases, agreements, policies, procedures, by-laws, ordinances, resolutions and any other documents;
Oversee insurance claims for the KRG, the Northern villages and the Childcare Centres;
Assist the Director during the meetings of the Council and of the Executive Committee, preparation of budgets, annual objectives and activity reports;
Perform any other duties as requested.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Member of the Barreau du Québec;
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant law practice, preferably in the municipal sector, and a minimum of three (3) years of employee management experience;
Knowledge of municipal finances will be considered as an asset;
Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills and initiative;
Excellent problem solving, decision making, communication and analytical skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French; knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset;
Ability to work under pressure and respect deadlines;
Be willing and available to travel in Nunavik and outside the region;
Past work experience in a cross-cultural environment, preferably with native communities, will be considered as an asset;
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as other relevant software.
Place of work: Kuujjuaq, Quebec
Salary: Min. $107 005 yearly – Max. $147 116 a year based on 35 hours/week.
Benefits:
Cost-of-living differential: minimum $8 500 annually
Food allowance: minimum $4 216 annually
Annual leave trips: minimum 3
Simplified Pension Plan
Group insurance
Vacation: 30 days annually
Teleworking: up to 6 weeks annually
Statutory holidays: 20 days including 10 during the Christmas period
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – LEGAL DEPARTMENT position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Kuujjuaq offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.