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The Avannaata Kommunias office in Qaanaaq is advertising a position for an environmental worker, with a start date of November 1, 2026, or as agreed.

The position as an environmental worker in Qaanaaq involves preventive work with children, youth, and families. 

Your immediate supervisor will be the manager of the service center in Qaanaaq.

The social worker collaborates closely with the prevention counselor and the family counselor, and this team determines the structure of their collaboration on their own.

The person we hire must be able to work independently, inspire confidence, be a good communicator, and be reliable and mentally resilient.

As an environmental worker, your responsibilities will include the following:

  • You are to carry out the tasks assigned by the Prevention Committee and agreed upon between the staff at the Family Center and the community worker regarding vulnerable children and adults
  • You are responsible for ensuring that the support is of high quality and that it is provided in accordance with the children’s ages as well as the municipality’s goals and prevention objectives
  • You must be able to act based on the situation and needs of each individual child or adult, as well as relay information and follow-up details to the prevention counselor and the staff at the family center
  • You should also participate in overall development, the improvement of environmental efforts, other preventive initiatives, and other initiatives for children and families
  • You will be required to attend meetings and to receive and convey information, including information regarding various issues related to prevention efforts, which will be discussed in the context of occupational health and safety and mental health
  • You must prepare monthly reports on the cases for the prevention counselor and inform the other staff members at the family center of all your observations, concerns, and any issues that you deem inappropriate in the course of your work
  • You should make sure to develop your skills through courses and other training opportunities in the field of prevention work

The social worker should expect varying work schedules, depending on the needs of the child or youth they are supporting.

Educational Requirements:

We prefer that the environmental worker we hire have a degree in social work or health care, or a degree in early childhood education. However, this is not a strict requirement, as a person with a different educational background and experience in social work may also be qualified for the position.

Salary and Employment Terms:

Hiring is conducted in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement between Naalakkersuisut and the organization authorized to negotiate.

Housing is not provided in connection with this position.

Hiring is contingent upon a satisfactory official criminal background check. The employer obtains the criminal background check from the National Police with the applicant’s consent.

If you would like more information about the position, please contact Rosa Kristiansen, Acting Director of Health and Recreation, at rokr@avannaata.gl, by phone at 38 79 85, or by email at anpk@avannaata.gl

Applications, accompanied by copies of relevant transcripts, a resume, and letters of recommendation and references, must be submitted no later than October 22, 2026, via the Avannaata Kommunia website: Avannaata.gl/ledige-stilllinger

Application deadline: October 14, 2026