Posted 9 days ago
LANGUAGE PROGRAM WORKER
@ Nunatsiavut Government
Makkovik, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Nunatsiavut Government is hiring a permanent full-time Language Program Worker in Makkovik, under its Language, Culture & Tourism department. The role assists in planning and delivering language programming, promoting initiatives to communities, and seeking funding. Applicants need a diploma, one year of relevant experience, and knowledge of Inuit culture; Inuktitut fluency is an asset and a commitment to becoming fluent is required.
Responsibilities:
- Assist planning and delivery of language programs
- Inform communities and promote language initiatives
- Gather community program needs and conduct research
- Help secure funding and form partnerships
- Assist with administration duties
Requirements summary:
- Diploma and one year of relevant experience
- Good oral, written and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Windows
- Knowledge of Inuit culture and communities
- Commitment to becoming fluent in Inuktitut if not already fluent
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, Inuktitut |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
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- Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of language programming and initiatives under the division of Language.
- Inform Nunatsiavut communities of programs available through LCT, including through community events, social media, and radio announcements.
- Share and promote language initiatives from within Nunatsiavut and Inuit Nunangat through various social media and public venues.
- Gather information from Nunatsiavut communities on programs they would like to see from LCT
- Conduct research on language and language programming.
- Assist the Language Program Coordinator and Language Program Manager to seek and secure funding for language and culture initiatives.
- Work with other departments and organizations to form partnerships for language programming within community.
- Assist with administration duties.
- Training as required.
- Travel as required.
- Other related duties as required.
- Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum of 1 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrate good oral, interpersonal, written communication and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Windows.
- Knowledge of Inuit Culture and Inuit Communities.
- Work as a member of a team.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- If not fluent in Inuttitut, must commit to becoming fluent.
- Bilingual in Inuttitut and English
- Competitive Paid Leave Package
- Travel Benefit
- Labrador Allowance
- Group insurance including health and dental
- Group pension
Location: Makkovik
Term: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 18, 2026
How To Apply
Please submit your resume to [email protected].
Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.
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