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IT CANNOT BE SEEN AS A SUBSTITUTE TO THE BENEFITS AND RIGHTS PROVIDED IN THE TEXT OF THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT AND OF THE POLICIES OF THE KATIVIK SCHOOL BOARD Table of contents OUR ADDRESS .......................................................................................................... 1 TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION .................................................................................. 1 TEACHERS WHO HAVE STUDIED OUTSIDE CANADA ........................................... 1 POPULATION AND SCHOOL CLIENTELE ................................................................ 2 KATIVIK SCHOOL BOARD RECRUITMENT PROCESS............................................ 3 THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................... 4 SCHOOL ORGANIZATION ......................................................................................... 6 REMUNERATION & REGIONAL DISPARITIES REMUNERATION ................................................................................ 8 REGIONAL DISPARITIES ................................................................... 8 RECRUITMENT & RENTENTION PREMIUM ...................................... 9 TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONAL EFFECTS................................. 9 STORAGE ........................................................................................... 11 INSURANCE COSTS .......................................................................... 11 TAXATION OF BENEFITS .................................................................. 11 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING ..................................... 12 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES CENTRES OF NUNAVIK APPENDIX 1 LEXICON APPENDIX 2 SCHOOL ADDRESSES APPENDIX 3 NB: The masculine form is used strictly in order to alleviate text, and is intended to address people of both the feminine and the masculine gender. TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION The annual recruiting drive begins in January of each year. At that time, the Kativik School Board holds information sessions in Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. The location and date of these sessions are posted in universities and on the following web sites www.kativik.qc.ca , www.educationcanada.com , www.jobsineducation.com , www.ameqenligne.com Job applications should be submitted in writing, indicating the competition number, and must include a résumé and a proof of teaching qualification if received. You must write your complete mailing address, your e-mail address and, if you do not have a telephone with an answering machine or voice mail service, please give two (2) telephone numbers where you can be reached. Remember to indicate the sector for which you are applying: the regular sector or the adult education and vocational training sector. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Applicants who want some assurance of delivery of their application should use a courier service. Note that you must have a Canadian citizenship or a status of landed immigrant to apply. Send your application to: For the Regular Sector: [email protected] Indicate competition number or teachable in the subject Fax: 514-482-8278 From December 1st to February 10: [email protected] Indicate teachable in the subject of the email For the Adult Education: [email protected] Indicate competition number or teachable in the subject Fax: 514-482-8278 TEACHERS WHO HAVE DONE PART OR ALL OF THEIR STUDIES OUTSIDE CANADA Applicants who have done part or all of their studies outside Canada must request an evaluation of their credentials from the MICC (Ministère de l’Immigration et des communautés culturelles) will issue an education credential evaluation report (avis d'équivalence d'études). Only then will the Ministère de l'Éducation des Loisirs et du Sport (MELS) be able to study your file for the issuing of a Teaching permit. You can obtain the education credential evaluation report with MICC by internet http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/employment/comparative-evaluation/index.html or or by telephone 514-864-9191 or (toll free) 1 877-864-9191 Note that each Canadian province has its own criteria. Once you have applied for the evaluation of your credentials, you should contact the Ministère de l'Éducation des Loisirs et du Sport (MELS), Teacher Certification Department at 514-873-3315 to obtain a teaching permit. TEACHING IN NUNAVIK 1 POPULATION AND SCHOOL CLIENTELE Languages School Hudson Bay Communities of Instruction Population* Clientele Kuujjuaraapik Inuktitut-Fr.-En. 681 187 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Umiujaq 470 145 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Inukjuak 1 825 498 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Akulivik 666 169 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Puvirnituq 1 791 472 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Ivujivik 386 109 Languages School Ungava Bay Communities of Instruction Population* Clientele Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Salluit 1 391 384 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Kangiqsujuaq 739 179 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Quaqtaq 399 111 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Kangirsuk 537 142 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Aupaluk 205 58 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Tasiujaq 318 88 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Kuujjuaq 2 525 573 Inuktitut-Fr.-En. Kangiqsualujjuaq 819 224 Source: Population 2014: Nunivaat.org (Statistics Canada) School clientele June 2014 TEACHING IN NUNAVIK 2 KATIVIK SCHOOL BOARD RECRUITMENT PROCESS 1. Verification of Your Eligibility Upon receipt of your résumé or your application form, your file is analyzed with respect to schooling and work experience. We also verify whether you hold the legal qualifications to teach in a Canadian province. 2. Selection interviews The interview normally takes place just before or after the Easter holidays. It is conducted by a Selection Committee composed of school administrators and members of the School Operations. In spring, contracts are offered only to certain selected candidates but the School Board keeps a list of applicants to consider for future vacancies. This list is kept and used throughout the school year. N.B.: Some expenses incurred by candidates to attend the interview are partially reimbursed by the Kativik School Board under certain conditions. 3. Recommendations of the communities or departments The Education Committee (Parents’ Committee) or the concerned Department sends its recommendation to hire the selected candidate to the Human Resources department. 4. Hiring by the Kativik School Board The recommendation is then submitted to the Executive Committee, which then decides whether or not to hire the applicant. TEACHING IN NUNAVIK 3 THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Housing • The teacher has the use of a subsidized apartment for a rent ranging from 120$ to 228$ a month including heat and electricity. • All residences are furnished and include all major appliances including a freezer. • Dishes, bedding and electrical appliances (radio, television, stereo, microwave, telephone...) must be supplied by the teacher. • Dishwashers are not recommended because of the small capacity of water tanks. • Water is delivered to houses by truck except in Kuujjuaraapik, where there is running water. Water must be used sparingly. • It may happen to have to share living accommodations with another teacher. In these cases, they are informed before the hiring. Climate • The average temperature in the summer is 10°C to 15°C • The average temperature in the winter is -10°C to -40°C Snow usually covers the ground from November to June. Clothing • For fall and spring: √ Rubber boots, √ Walking shoes, √ Wool coat, fleece wear, hooded windbreaker, √ Rain gear. • For winter: √ Warm lined winter boots, √ Snow pants, √ Extra warm coat or down parka, √ Thick gloves or mittens √ Hat, ear band, hood Food • Basic food items may be purchased at the local Coop or Northern stores. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and meat are not always available and are expensive. • Food may be ordered from southern stores and delivery usually takes place within a week. The transportation is paid by the Board. • It is recommended to bring some food when travelling by plane. TEACHING IN NUNAVIK 4 Services • There are two (2) hospitals in Nunavik: one in Kuujjuaq and one in Puvirnituq. There is a nursing station and nurses in all other communities. Some communities have a resident physician. • The only bank in Nunavik is located in Kuujjuaq. • Salaries are either paid by cheque or deposited directly into a bank account anywhere in Canada. We strongly encourage payment through direct deposits. • The Interac direct payment is available in Nunavik. • There is a post office in each community. Allow up to ten days for mail delivery. • Some clothing and a few other basic items may be purchased at the local Coop or Northern store but the choice is limited and items are more expensive. • Books, magazines, newspapers, videos and natural or specialty foods must be ordered from southern stores. Social Life and Entertainment • Few communities have restaurants. • There is a movie theater in Kuujjuaq. • There is an arena in each community. • The community hall or the school gymnasium is often used for social activities such as: bingo, dances, team sports and meetings. • Popular winter sports are: cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, skating, indoor and outdoor hockey. TEACHING IN NUNAVIK 5 SCHOOL ORGANIZATION Schools • There is one school in each village except for Kuujjuaq, Salluit and Puvirnituq where there are 2. • The schools have a gymnasium, a library, audiovisual equipment, a photocopier and a duplicator. • In general, schools are close to teachers' residences. • The children's mother tongue is Inuktitut. Children are taught in Inuktitut