Infrastructure and Housing Advisor

Institut de développement durable des Premières Nations du Québec et du Labrador (IDDPNQL)

Job description

FNQLSDI activities are mainly in French

End date : 2 years, with a possibility of extension
Eligibility for Remote Work : 100% remote work or according to your choices, with occasional travel.
Starting salary: To be determined according to the current salary scale (between $71,065 and $102,988)

Your mandate

You will make strategic recommendations regarding infrastructure and housing for First Nations, based on the available overview of maintenance, update, and development of community infrastructure. The recommendations will be grounded in an analysis of community needs and aligned with cost estimates as well as available funding sources for their implementation.

You will also be responsible for representing the FNQLSDI at events related to infrastructure and for actively participating in committees, meetings, and working groups.

Main responsibilities
* Act as a contact on infrastructure and housing for communities and for the organization, leveraging your expertise to support all stakeholders
* Produce analytical reports in the form of recommendations, technical analyses, dashboards, and presentations related to the maintenance, update, and development of First Nations infrastructure and housing
* Provide strategic advisory support to senior management on First Nations infrastructure priorities, considering available funding to support their implementation
* Advise and support communities in assessing infrastructure and housing needs based on their maintenance, update, or development priorities, using rigorous diagnostics and objective criteria
* Maintain relationships with the AFNQL, First Nations organizations, government departments, and public agencies to support discussions related to mandates

Required experience and qualifications

Do you have what it takes?
* Experience in infrastructure or housing project management, including cost estimation
* Post-secondary degree in a related field (engineering, urban planning, construction, public administration, or another relevant discipline)
* Strong knowledge of standards, regulations, and best practices related to infrastructure and buildings
* Availability to travel to communities across Quebec and Labrador as needed (approximately 6 to 10 times per year)
* Excellent communication skills both in French and English, spoken and written
* Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
* Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of partners
* Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and attention to detail
* Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Benefits
* Work for First Nations
* Full-time position with a flexible 34-hour schedule
* Friday afternoons off
* Remote Work-Policy in place (100% remote, hybrid or 100% at the office) and the office is in Wendake
* Annual vacation upon hiring and years of experience are recognized
* 14 federal and provincial general holidays
* 2 weeks of paid vacation during the holiday season
* Sick leave and family-related leave upon hiring
* Group insurance after the probation period

To apply
* Please fill out the form below and submit it along with your resume and a cover letter to the attention of human resources team by April 19, 2026, here → www.iddpnql.ca/en/career
** Please note that when applicants are equally qualified, the FNQLSDI gives priority to Indigenous candidates. Only candidates retained in the pre-selection process will be contacted.