IDC Pathways To Employment Training Program

COMPETITION: 202611

PROGRAM TYPE: Pathways to Employment

TERM: March – May 2026

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm

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.

ABOUT INUVIALUIT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)

Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC) is a 100% Inuvialuit-owned, for-profit holding company, with a wealth of experience growing leader businesses in a variety of industries. IDC has cultivated a diversified, growth-oriented portfolio as the business arm of Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC).

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The IDC Pathways to Employment Program is a 6‑week, paid pre‑employment training program designed to help Inuvialuit youth (ages 17–24) to “level up” for employment.

Participants will learn about career opportunities within IDC, IRC, and affiliated business units.

The program includes training, presentations, guest speakers, and learning focused on employment readiness, job-seeking skills, customer service, tourism, trades, employee rights, and safety.

Participants will receive a $500 honorarium upon successful completion of program requirements.

There will be a graduation event.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

6-week, paid training program at Aurora College.

Up to 20 Inuvialuit youth participants.

Tuesday evenings (6:30–9:30 pm), beginning March 31st. (There will be no session during Spring Break).

Program requirements include attendance at a minimum of 5 of 6 sessions, respectful participation, and completion of any assigned tasks or challenges.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Participants will be pre-screened as part of the application process. Successful completion of the program may result in preferential consideration for employment opportunities within IDC, IRC, or affiliated business units, depending on available positions and operational needs.

Participants may be considered for positions (not guaranteed) such as:

IDC Properties – Summer labourer roles 

Mamaqtuq & Mackenzie Hotel – Hotel/restaurant/kitchen staff 

Stanton positions 

IRC/IDC summer student or other roles 

IDC Properties apprenticeship roles

AOGS camp staff 

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.

If you’re interested in building skills, exploring career options, and connecting with local employers, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Participants younger than 18 will need to complete and submit a parental/guardian consent form.

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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