Reports to:
Director of Business Development
Location : Nunavik or Montreal
Status of Employment:
Permanent, Full-Time
Deadline to Appl y October 28, 2026
Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage the fisheries file and including the annual royalties disbursed to Makivik and our quota allocations;
Directly supervise the position of In-Shore Marine Development Manager and collaborate any development in the fisheries sector in Nunavik as well as others collaboratively;
Collaborate with Makivik staff and Makivik subsidiaries to ensure proper links and knowledge of the fisheries industry and trends;
Maintain a strong relationship with our fishing partner;
Liaise with government (mainly DFO), other northern regions, and business partners in the fisheries industry;
Attend meetings, events, trade Shows in the US, Europe and Asia to promote the fisheries products from Nunavik;
Keep up to date with research and scientific knowledge on northern fisheries;
Inform pertinent staff and executives on negotiations and other important development for the fisheries file;
Develop market tools to promote products from Nunavik;
Be available to travel as needed;
Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Possess a DEC in Management or Business, relevant experience will be recognized;
Completed university education in Business Administration; education in link with fisheries would be an asset;
Minimum 5 years or more direct experience in Business Management and experience of 3 years or more in the fisheries sector, or other relevant experience;
Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
Effective Computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
Traditional Inuit knowledge is an Asset;
Strong communication and analytical skills;
Proven ability to liaise with the fisheries and business sector as well as with government;
Familiarity with social, environmental, and economic issues that impact business in the North is preferred;
Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and social purpose principles;
Knowledge of James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA) and the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement (NILCA) is preferred;
Security clearance is required.
All marginal benefits available to employees of the Corporation as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual
It is the Corporation’s objective to favor and promote the employment of Inuit beneficiaries of the JBNQA.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position.
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Fisheries Manager in Québec employer: Makivvik
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