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: LEGAL ADVISOR (Permanent, hybrid, full-time position) Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of the Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management Department, the responsibilities of the Legal Advisor include, without being limited to, the following: SPECIFIC DUTIES: Draft legal documents such as calls for tenders, contracts, leases, agreements, policies, procedures, by-laws, ordinances, resolutions, and any other documents for the KRG and/or the Northern villages; Draft legal opinions on various legal topics; Assist and provide legal technical assistance to the different departments and/or the Northern villages; Facilitate and coordinate capacity-building activities for the different departments and/or the Northern villages; Follow up on litigation files involving the KRG, the Northern villages or the Childcare Centres; Process insurance claims for the KRG, the Northern villages, and the Childcare Centres and participate in the renewal of their insurance policies every year; Manage the Offence Management Bureau, on behalf of the Northern villages, process their statements of offenses and act as their attorney before the court; Establish and maintain positive relationships with the representatives of the Northern villages; Perform other related duties as requested. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Member of the Barreau du Québec ; Minimum of two (2) years of law practice, preferably in the municipal sector and/or insurance law 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: Hybrid with travel in Nunavik Salary: Min. $63,716 yearly -- Max. $109,329 yearly; Benefits: Travel expenses and accommodation while working in Nunavik; Simplified Pension Plan; Group Insurance; Vacation: 20 days; Statutory Holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the Christmas holidays.
