About this role
COMPETITION: 202637
POSITION TYPE: Casual
TERM: June 2026 to March 31, 2027
SCHEDULE: Full-Time
COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: July 10, 2026
ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)
IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canada's oldest comprehensive land claim agreements. With assets over $1 billion, not including vast land holdings, IRC is responsible for corporate investment, land management, and a broad range of social, cultural, and economic programs and services benefiting Inuvialuit. Its subsidiaries have interests in grocery, manufacturing, property management, transportation, and significant dealings in the oil and gas industry.
Since its inception, IRC has experienced considerable growth and its structure and operations have become increasingly complex. Combining local government and service delivery, community development, investment, and operating business divisions, all managed by a single back office, the organization has an array of complexities for the executive staff to navigate. There is an emphasis on fostering understanding, healing, and resilience in a region brimming with unique social challenges and immense potential for transformative change.
JOB SUMMARY
Are you interested in learning more about housing, construction, and working in your community? The Housing Youth Intern position is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while building valuable skills for your future career.
In this role, you’ll get the chance to explore different areas of housing, including office administration, maintenance work, construction and renovation projects, and working directly with clients. You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks that support housing programs, such as helping with day-to-day operations, learning about tenant services, and assisting with projects in the community.
This internship is designed to give you real work experience in a supportive environment. You’ll receive guidance, mentorship, and on-the-job training to help you develop new skills, grow your confidence, and prepare for future career opportunities. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about different career paths in housing and the trades.
Areas include:
• Housing administration/management
• Housing Construction/renovation
• Housing maintenance
• Financial management
• Tenant relations
• Trades apprenticeship program
• Lands management
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be/have:
• Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, or a related field is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think through problems step-by-step
• Able to work independently and stay focused on tasks, including repetitive work when needed
• Experience or interest in working with Indigenous and/or northern communities is considered an asset
• Must be between the ages of 15 to 30 at the time of application
• Must be willing to complete a Criminal Record Check
• Strong organizational skills
Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.
We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.
• The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• This role is based in our Inuvik office.
• If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] to let us know how we can assist you.
• We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Vacation benefits: We provide eligible employees with vacation pay at a rate of 4% on each bi-weekly pay.
• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
For more information about our organization, go to https://irc.inuvialuit.com/jobs
Human Resources Inuvialuit Regional Corporation E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 867-777-7000 | Web: irc.inuvialuit.com
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