Program Lead, Inuit Nunangat

Program Lead, Inuit Nunangat

Terms:

Full-time (37.5 hours/week), Permanent

Location:

Inuit Nunangat

Salary: $121,000 + Isolated Post Allowance of $15,256-$55,178 (location- and dependent-based)

The Program Leadis responsible forMakeWay programming within Inuit Nunangat (Inuvialuit, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut regions. This role works across an established portfolio of grants, partnerships, and strategic initiatives supporting Inuit stewardship, community wellbeing, and cultural priorities across Inuit Nunangat.

Working closely with the Director, Northern Program, the Program Lead provides leadership across program delivery, grantmaking, strategic learning, and partnerships. The role offers significant exposure to philanthropic practice, Inuit ways of knowing and doing, cross-sector collaboration, and the design and delivery of community-informed programs.

Make Way’s Northern Program is collaborative, relationship-based, and responsive. The work is shaped through ongoing dialogue with Inuit communities, organizations, funders, and partners. Priorities may evolve as new opportunities emerge, circumstances change, or partners identify new needs. This creates a working environment that is active, intellectually engaging, and grounded in real-world relationships.

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If our values align with yours and you want to learn, grow, and develop within a supportive team that shares knowledge and cares, then we want to hear from you! Join us and make a difference.

What You’ll Do:

Program Leadership, Learning & Delivery
Lead the planning and execution of programmatic initiatives across Inuit Nunangat.
Translate strategic priorities into actionable workplans, timelines, and partnership approaches.

Relationship Stewardship, Partnerships & Conservation
Initiate, cultivate, and manage strong relationships with funders, grantees, community partners, governments, and collaborators.
Communicate program priorities, approaches, and impact clearly to diverse audiences.
Explore the connections between culture, conservation, and community wellbeing.
Support initiatives that advance Inuit leadership in conservation, stewardship, and environmental decision‑making.

Strategic Grantmaking & Portfolio Management
Manage a growing portfolio of grants and funding relationships across Inuit Nunangat.
Conduct due diligence and carry out thoughtful decision‑making related to grants and investments.

Financial & Operational Support
Develop and manage program budgets in support of the Director.
Support forecasting and resource planning at the program level.

People Leadership & Cross‑organizational Collaboration
Supervise and mentor supporting staff.
Foster clarity of roles, strong communication, and collaborative team culture.
Contribute to an inclusive and supportive working environment.
Work in partnership with colleagues across Make Way to advance shared priorities and integrated approaches.
Lead or contribute to internal working groups, initiatives, and communities of practice where relevant.

Who You Are :
Curious with a strong desire to learn.
Respect for Inuit leadership, knowledge, and self‑determination.
Strong relationship‑building skills.
Adaptability and sound judgement.
Initiative and follow‑through.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
Comfort working across government, community, nonprofit, and philanthropic settings.
Strong listening and communication skills.
A collaborative approach to problem‑solving.
The ability to bring expertise while remaining open to different perspectives and ways of working.

Experience You Bring:
Indigenous partnerships, philanthropy, community development, public policy, or a related field.
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