Office Assistant

The Municipality of Sermersooq will offer a production school-like program in Paamiut in collaboration with the Maritime School, called Pilersitsivik Paamiut, starting from January 15, 2025. This is part of efforts to strengthen work around youth. The target group for this initiative is primarily aged 18-25 years. Pilersitsivik will be a program under Majoriaq, and the initiative may provide credits for education in areas such as the maritime sector. Pilersitsivik Paamiut is for residents of the Municipality. The officer will guide students in Pilersitsivik, Majoriaq, and the Maritime School, as well as various office tasks.

All employees at Majoriaq and its underlying departments work based on a set of values, which is why all applicants for the position are expected to adhere to the values that are:

Professionalism – to master the subject at the right level

·Community perspective – to have an understanding of the local community in problem-solving

Execution – to successfully achieve the core task

Holistic understanding – to see Majoriaq and its underlying departments as a whole

·Strategy – to set direction and framework for Majoriaq and its underlying departments

·Communication – to engage in dialogue internally and externally

Development – to strengthen people, processes, and organization

Teaching and learning, as well as guidance – to work professionally with the core task

You will therefore work as an associate/advisor in Pilersitsvik, which aims to create a workforce according to the development of society and the resulting demand.

We are therefore looking for an officer/advisor for Pilersitsivik Paamiut who will be in the Imarsiornermik Ilinniarfiks office starting April 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

The purpose of Pilersitsivik Paamiut:

To provide an activation offer that is tailored to the conditions in Paamiut (linguistically and resource-wise) as well as the individual needs of the youth,

A process that is based on work, structure in everyday life, practical experiences, and creativity,

·To create a place where young people can try out different fields of study,

To improve young people's opportunities in the education system and in the regular labor market.

Overall, Pilersitsivik should work towards:

To support young people in personal and professional development and maturation.

To work constructively and purposefully to motivate the youth and strengthen their strengths.

To create a safe and inspiring environment

To prepare students for education or the labor market.

The target audience:

Young people between 18 to 25 years old

·Young people who have not started education or have interrupted their education

Young people who are in an unresolved situation

Young people who are skilled in craftsmanship and technology and have an interest in the hunting and fishing industry.

Young people who are not ready for work or education due to personal, social, or health reasons.

Primary work and responsibilities:

·To receive new students and be the daily supervisor for young people in the office

·To register attendance and supervise the youth

To train, guide, and motivate the young people in accordance with their individual needs and the overall goals of the workshop.

·To be the young people's supervisor in the office

·To communicate with the young people's parents, staff in institutions, management in Majoriaq, etc.

·To maintain contact with the workshop's partners

·To collaborate with other employees at Pilersitsivik and Imarsiornermik Ilinniarfik on planning regarding the youth and the daily operations of Pilersitsivik.

Collaboration with the nearest area manager in Pilersitsivik

Qualifications and personal profile:

When selecting applicants for the position, special emphasis is placed on

·That you are prepared to work with vulnerable young people with special needs

·That you have an office education or another relevant education behind you and have experience.

·That you are patient, goal-oriented, and results-driven

That you have a collaborative and approachable nature.

·That you maintain your calm and overview in pressured situations

That you are able to teach others.

That you have experience – both privately and professionally – that enables you to "spot" the young people and communicate with them in a friendly, character-strong, and trust-building manner.

·That you do not have substance abuse problems with alcohol or hash.

·That you are Greenlandic-speaking

We offer:

A challenging job with opportunities to shape the content yourself and take on significant independent responsibility in an organization in development and change. We emphasize a solid onboarding process for both the job and the workplace and strive to ensure a good collaborative environment with close support as well as room for initiative and creativity.

There will be courses offered in adult education and possibly guidance, as well as other relevant courses in office training.

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We would therefore like to point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No staff housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact Area Manager Kornelia Poulsen for further information about the position and associated tasks at tel. +299 36 66 50 or email: korp@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 121-26, along with educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please submit your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: February 26, 2026

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