Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and Cultural Expertise Consultant

Call for Consultants: Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) & Cultural Expertise

Government of Nunavut – Department of Health
Standing Offer Agreement (SOA) – Consultant Roster

Opportunity Type: Consultant Roster (Future Contract Opportunities – No Guaranteed Work)
Engagement Level: Inuit Cultural Advisor / IQ Specialist / Cultural Expertise Consultant
Location: Nunavut (Primarily Nunavut-based or with strong Nunavut experience)

About the Opportunity

IntelliStaff is seeking individuals and organizations with demonstrated Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) and cultural expertise to support an upcoming Government of Nunavut (GN), Department of Health Standing Offer Agreement.

This posting is not tied to a live or immediate contract. Consultants who respond will be considered for inclusion in a qualified roster. If IntelliStaff is successfully awarded the Standing Offer, we will actively pursue future Health initiatives requiring Inuit cultural expertise and propose rostered consultants based on alignment with specific project needs.

While inclusion on the roster does not guarantee work, it positions consultants for future GN Health engagements that require culturally grounded, Inuit-informed approaches.

Role Overview – Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit & Cultural Expertise

Consultants on this roster may be engaged to provide Inuit cultural knowledge, guidance, and facilitation to support culturally safe and appropriate Health initiatives in Nunavut.

Assignments may include one or more of the following:

• Supporting the development of culturally safe materials for Health programs, services, and initiatives in Nunavut

• Providing an Inuit cultural perspective and advice to Health initiatives, policies, programs, and communications

• Supporting Health initiatives by sourcing, engaging, and/or subcontracting Elders and other Inuit cultural advisors, as appropriate

• Facilitating or supporting multi-lingual workshops, meetings, and consultations within Nunavut

• Supporting culturally respectful engagement with communities, Elders, and Inuit organizations

• Advising on culturally appropriate processes, protocols, and engagement approaches

Areas of Cultural Expertise

Cultural expertise work may support a wide range of Health activities, including but not limited to:

• Program and service design

• Community engagement and consultation

• Communications and materials development

• Training and education initiatives

• Policy and planning processes

Ideal Consultant Profile

We are seeking consultants who can clearly demonstrate:

• Deep knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) and Inuit cultural practices

• Experience providing Inuit cultural advice or guidance to government or public-sector initiatives

• Experience supporting culturally safe engagement and materials development

• Experience facilitating or supporting multi-lingual engagement (Inuktut and English/French, as applicable)

• Strong relationships within Nunavut communities and/or Inuit organizations (strong asset)

• Respectful, ethical, and community-grounded approaches to cultural advisory work

Inuit individuals, Inuit-owned organizations, and Nunavut-based consultants are strongly encouraged to express interest.

What to Expect

• This is a roster-based opportunity, not a guaranteed contract

• IntelliStaff will provide a mandatory submission template aligned with GN procurement requirements

• Submissions will focus on demonstrated experience, relationships, and cultural expertise, rather than academic credentials alone

• IntelliStaff is committed to working respectfully with Inuit consultants and communities

How to Express Interest

If you are interested in being considered for this roster, please apply directly to this role on our website. Qualified consultants will be provided with further details and a structured submission template outlining required documentation and format.

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