Reporting to the Director General, the Director of the Transportation Department is responsible for
overseeing the mandates entrusted to the KRG in the field of transportation services. More
specifically, the Director is responsible for:
• Planning, directing and supervising all activities related to the operations, management and
maintenance of Nunavik’s 14 airports in accordance with applicable federal and provincial
laws and regulations;
• Supervising the elaboration of all programs and the compliance with all standards and
safety measures as per the federal airport regulations;
• Prioritizing airport safety and ensuring the respect of all obligations related to the airport
operations certificate emitted by Transport Cananda;
• Ensuring the management and implementation of the airport Safety Management System
and act as responsible executive of the system;
• Ensuring the inspection and maintenance of marine infrastructures in the 14 communities;
• Supporting the communities in the development, including securing funding, and the
operation of public transit and para-transit (Usijiit) services;
• Working in close collaboration with the Administration and the Municipal Public Works
Departments with regards to the construction or the improvement of infrastructure projects
and preparing relevant reports to governments;
• Liaising with governments, government agencies and other stakeholders (airline
companies, northern villages, etc.) on issues related to regional transportation;
• Coordinating the work of the Regional Roundtable on Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) aimed at
improving the safety of OHV users;
• Managing and following up on the departmental budget;
• Participating the in the preparation and negotiating funding agreements with governments
and different public bodies for all projects and programs related to transportation services in
the region;
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in administration or in a related field, exceptionally a combination of
relevant work experience and education may be considered;
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing airports in accordance with applicable
provincial and federal laws;
• A minimum of 5 years in managing a multidisciplinary team in the public transportation field,
an experience in a unionized environment will be considered as an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in safety management and in the implementation of a Safety
Management System (SMS);
• Results oriented, demonstrated ability to work under pressure and detail oriented;
• Strong leadership, problem solving, decision making and capacity to mobilize a team;
• Advanced working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and French; knowledge of Inuktitutis an asset;
• Experience in negotiating agreements with governments and agencies will be considered
an asset;
• Work experience in a cross-cultural environment, preferably with native communities, will
be considered as an asset;
• Availability to travel within Nunavik and outside the region.

Other benefits: Cost of living differential: minimum of $8 500 per year;
Food allowance: minimum of $4 216 per year;
Annual leave trips: minimum of three trips;
Pension plan: 8% employer contribution;
Group insurance program;
Vacation: 30 days per year;
Statutory holidays: 19 days including 10 days at Christmas holidays.