The Inuvik Community Greenhouse is located in a small community in the Northwest Territories. It is one of very few greenhouses located within the Arctic Circle, and strives to provide the community with an opportunity to grow local organic food during the summer months and access locally grown flowering plants to beautify our neighbourhoods.

The Executive Director, reporting to the Board, is responsible for the administration and operations of the Community Garden Society of Inuvik (CGSI) including financial administration, events coordination, promotion and marketing strategies, securing funding for CGSI initiatives through proposal writing & corporate sponsorship, and establishing community & corporate partnerships on behalf of the Society. The Executive Director will oversee the execution of all programs run by the CGSI.

Within the guidelines and directions outlined by the Society, the Executive Director will need to work with considerable independence and personal initiative. They will need to provide leadership in creating and maintaining a supportive and developmental work environment.

Benefits: Northern Allowance $14,150 for term, 6 weeks annual leave
Term: April 2015 – March 31, 2016, with possibility of extension for 2016/2017, dependent on funding

We cover travel expenses upon negotiation with the successful candidate. This is a unique opportunity to explore Canada’s Arctic and experience the diverse cultural heritage of the north.

Please email your resume and questions to:
info@inuvikgreenhouse.com

For full job description details, visit
http://www.inuvikgreenhouse.com/jobs