Description
Location: Inuvik, NWT
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is a uniquely positioned Indigenous organization dedicated to enhancing the economic, social, and cultural well-being of Inuvialuit beneficiaries through the implementation of the historic Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA). Established in 1984, IRC operates from its headquarters in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, and represents the collective interests of six Inuvialuit communities. With over 180 employees and a broad mandate spanning land stewardship, investment, economic development, health, education, and cultural preservation, IRC has become a key institution in the western Arctic. Its integrated network of subsidiaries—ranging from land and investment corporations to development and petroleum ventures—underscores a multifaceted commitment to regional empowerment, sustainable growth, and community-led governance.
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Senior Manager of Recruitment & Workforce Planning drives IRC’s talent acquisition strategy and processes and ensures alignment with organizational goals. The Senior Manager demonstrates superior stakeholder relations, organizational skills, time management, and project management skills, as well as expert workforce planning and recruitment support to clients. This role requires a collaborative leader who can work across the organization to determine personnel needs and workforce plans for all departments and many subsidiary businesses, while being culturally sensitive, advocating for client service, and cultivating strong relationships throughout IRC.
The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with a proven record of leading recruiting and workforce planning services within complex, evolving environments. They bring strong expertise in HR technology, process design, and data-driven decision-making, complemented by exceptional communication and leadership skills. Strategic in outlook yet detail-oriented in execution, the successful candidate will model cultural humility, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams. Experience supporting remote workforces or northern communities is highly valued, as is a collaborative, service-oriented mindset attuned to IRC’s mission and mandate.
Based in Inuvik, this role offers the rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing and self-determination of the Inuvialuit people, while living and working in one of Canada’s most dynamic and culturally rich northern regions. For candidates drawn to impactful work at the intersection of Indigenous governance, HR excellence, business performance, and community development, this position offers both professional fulfilment and personal resonance in a truly distinctive setting.
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We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.
Requirements
Minimum of seven years of progressive HR experience, including at least three years in a Workforce Planning and Recruitment leadership role, ideally involving recruiting to a remote community. Strong experience with HRIS platforms, data analysis and analytics. Experience working in Indigenous or Northern communities is an asset.
