February 10, 2026

PROJECT COORDINATOR (BAND 5)

Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous)

Nunavut Arctic College - Memorial University Partnership Memorial University of Newfoundland

(3-year contractual position)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

This Position is Funded Through An External Grant

BACKGROUND

In 2019, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Nunavut Arctic College entered into a historic generational partnership on higher education. The goals of the partnership include cultivating, supporting and delivering shared degree programs focused on learners, promoting institutional collaboration, supporting leadership development, and increasing student accessibility to post-secondary education opportunities in Nunavut. Two professional degree programs, B.Ed. and B.SW., are successfully underway.

Memorial University and Nunavut Arctic College work closely to ensure that Nunavut students are supported by both institutions and experience academic success. The relationship between Memorial University and Nunavut Arctic College continues to expand as both post-secondary institutions explore ways to create more opportunities for Nunavut learners.

DUTIES

Reporting to the Director, Nunavut Arctic College-Memorial University Partnership, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of projects within the Partnership. This position will collect and organize data and information for the Partnership; provide support to stakeholder groups; coordinate logistics, in particular around Partnership travel and events; prepare reports and reconcile Partnership funds using Memorial information systems; and other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have experience (1-3 years) in project planning and coordination supplemented by an 3-year diploma in a related field. The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to build relationships within the university as well as externally between the university and other organizations. Strong organizational and information management skills are required, including experience with digital systems such as the Microsoft suite, Banner, and FAST. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also required. Experience working in the North, with Inuit populations, and/or in intercultural settings would be an asset.

SALARY                                  $53,729 - $63,029 per annum 

CLOSING DATE                       February 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. 

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.