Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Inuvik          

Employment Type: Full-Time

PURPOSE

The Contract Compliance and Reporting Specialist is responsible for supporting the effective administration, tracking, reporting, and compliance of Gwich’in Tribal Council funding agreements, contribution agreements, professional service agreements, and related reporting obligations.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position establishes and maintains the organization’s agreement tracking system, monitors reporting deadlines and deliverables, reviews agreement terms for compliance requirements, coordinates required financial and supporting documentation, and works with departments to ensure that expenditures, activities, reports, and records align with approved agreements and funder requirements. The role supports strong financial stewardship, audit readiness, records management, and organizational accountability by ensuring that agreement obligations are clearly identified, assigned, tracked, and completed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Agreement and Compliance Management

•          Establish and maintain a centralized tracking system for contribution agreements, funding agreements, professional service agreements, reporting deadlines, deliverables, budgets, amendments, renewals, and close-out requirements.
•       Review agreements to identify financial terms, eligible expenses, reporting requirements, deliverables, payment schedules, holdbacks, audit requirements, insurance requirements, document retention obligations, and key compliance risks.
•        Support the administration of professional service agreements, including tracking approvals, terms, deliverables, invoices, contract periods, amendments, and required documentation.
•        Monitor agreement deadlines and proactively follow up with departments, contractors, funders, and internal staff to ensure reporting and compliance obligations are met.
•        Coordinate agreement amendments, extensions, budget reallocations, and change requests, as directed by the Chief Financial Officer or senior leadership.
•        Maintain complete and organized agreement files to support internal review, external reporting, audits, and funder inquiries.

Financial Reporting and Audit Support

•         Coordinate and support the preparation and submission of financial reports required under funding and contribution agreements.
•       Work with department managers and finance staff to ensure that expenditures are supported, coded appropriately, and aligned with approved budgets and funding terms.
•         Review supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with agreement requirements.
•       Support year-end reporting, audit preparation, funder reviews, and reconciliation of agreement-related revenues, expenses, deferred revenue, receivables, and reporting obligations.
•       Prepare regular reports for the Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership on funding utilization, upcoming deadlines, outstanding reports, compliance risks, and required follow-up.

Internal Coordination and Process Improvement

•         Develop and maintain procedures, templates, checklists, and internal controls related to agreement management, funding compliance, contract tracking, reporting, and records retention.
•       Work with and provide practical guidance to department managers on agreement requirements, reporting expectations, eligible expenses, documentation standards, and internal approval processes.
•       Identify compliance gaps, late reporting risks, missing documentation, or budget concerns and recommend corrective action.
•       Liaise with funding agencies, auditors, contractors, department managers, and internal stakeholders on agreement and financial compliance matters.
•       Support special projects, process improvements, and other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

•         Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, contract administration, project administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
•         Three to five years of experience in financial administration, agreement administration, contribution agreement management, grant administration, contract administration, audit support, compliance tracking, or a related role.
•         Strong ability to read and interpret funding agreements, service agreements, financial STMT’s, budgets, reporting requirements, policies, and procedures.
•         Experience maintaining tracking systems, deadline calendars, reporting logs, contract files, or compliance records.
•       Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with financial, administrative, and document management systems.
•       Excellent attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
•       Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to follow up tactfully and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.   
•       Ability to handle confidential financial, legal, personnel, and organizational information with complete discretion.

Assets

•         Experience working with Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, public-sector funders, or non-profit organizations.
•         Knowledge of the Gwich’in Tribal Council mandate, programs, communities, and services.
•         Understanding of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement and the environment in which GTC operates.
•         Experience with Sage 50, INTACT, and ERP systems.
•         Experience supporting audits, funder reporting, procurement, professional service agreements, or contribution agreement close-out processes.
•       Progress toward professional accounting designation is an asset but is not required.

APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter combined into a single PDF file via email to jobs@gwichintribal.ca with the subject line Contract Compliance and Reporting Specialist. Kindly indicate if you are a Gwich’in Participant or Indigenous applicant requesting priority consideration or if you require any accessibility accommodations.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and our obligations under the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA), preference will be given to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they wish to be considered under this preference.

Department: Language Revitalization

Reports To: Manager Gwich’in Language Revitalization

Location: Inuvik

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

PURPOSE

The Gwich’in Curriculum Coordinator is a member of the Language Revitalization department responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of Gwich’in language curricula for Dinjii Zhuh language learners of all levels. The role supports the growth of language programs and the development of the Gwich’in immersion school curriculum to meet the current and future needs of Gwich’in Participants and the Gwich’in Tribal Council language department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the development of Gwich’in language learning curricula, strategies, guides, resources, and literature reviews.
• Develop advisory working groups composed of elders, fluent speakers, knowledge holders, and linguists to provide input and direction for curriculum development.
• Collaborate with the department to set priorities and develop annual work plans.
• Design and prepare language curricula and resources that accommodate diverse fluency levels.
• Work with language instructors and coordinators to design programs or classes tailored to learner needs and fluency levels.
• Works directly with the Manager on AOP projects to be completed each year.
• Collaborate with Child Care centers in GSA to develop resources development and services with Child Care centers staff.
• Develop policies, guidelines, programs of study, and best-practice documents to support the department and the broader Gwich’in community.
• Build effective relationships with key community partners to ensure curriculum development is informed by elders, language speakers, and the community.
• Help coordinate community and regional language workshops and gatherings to share strategies and encourage language learning.
• Support language instructors within and outside the formal education system to advance regional language education goals.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary or university degree in Education, Indigenous Language Revitalization, Linguistics, or a related field.
•  Minimum of 2 years of related experience, including language maintenance and revitalization strategies, curriculum and material development, project management, program delivery, and mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition, pedagogy, educational philosophies, theory, and instructional practices.
• Experience in curriculum development, design, and implementation.
• Knowledge of culture-based education and Indigenous educational philosophies.
• Familiarity with early learning, kindergarten, primary, and secondary education.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous language pedagogy and instructional practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel to remote communities within the Gwich’in Settlement Area as required.
• Preferred knowledge of Gwich’in values, beliefs, and practices, and ability to integrate these into daily work.
• Fluency in the Gwich’in language is a strong asset.

APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter combined into a single PDF file via email to jobs@gwichintribal.ca with the subject line Gwich’in Curriculum Coordinator. Kindly indicate if you are a Gwich’in Participant or Indigenous applicant requesting priority consideration or if you require any accessibility accommodations.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and our obligations under the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA), preference will be given to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they wish to be considered under this preference.

Department: Education & Training

Reports To: Manager, Education and Training

Location: Inuvik, Semmler Office

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

PURPOSE

The Career Development Coordinator works in partnership with Employment Officers to promote, deliver, and monitor career development opportunities for Participants of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA). The role operates in accordance with relevant policies, program guidelines, and directives while embedding Gwich’in values such as Respect, Honesty, Our Stories, Honor, Laughter, Kindness, Sharing, and Caring into program delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer all career development programs in alignment with Gwich’in values.

• Ensure programs meet GTC policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.

• Contribute leadership and guidance in the design and implementation of education and training programs.

• Support programs that respond to Participant needs and labor market demands.

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with community organizations, employers, and funding agencies.

• Ensure coordination of programs and alignment with common career development goals.

• Maintain and update client databases with accurate personal, training, and education information.

• Ensure records are managed securely and confidentially.

• Provide career and employment counselling to Participants.

• Assist with job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and employment planning.

• Deliver person-centered, inclusive, and trauma-informed guidance.

• Inform Participants of available education and training programs, employment opportunities, and potential funding sources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College Diploma in Career Development, Education, or Social Science.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in career development, program administration, or a related field.

• Equivalencies (combinations of education and experience) will be considered.

• Fluency in English.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote), email, database applications, and internet research.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of Gwich’in values, community priorities, and local labor market an asset.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to provide trauma-informed and culturally relevant services to Participants.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and our obligations under the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA), preference will be given to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they wish to be considered under this preference.