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.

IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canada's 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.

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.

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.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job 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.

• 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…