Instructor for the Maritime School in Ilulissat

Greenland's Maritime Center is seeking two instructors for a new department in Ilulissat. The position focuses on teaching maritime and occupational safety for fishermen as well as GMDSS courses. A maritime background and the ability to work independently are required. Travel activity of up to 150 days annually is expected.

Instructors for the Maritime Education School Ilulissat Instructor for the Maritime Education School Ilulissat department

Do you want to qualify people in the maritime sectors in Greenland to take responsibility?

for their own and others' safety and well-being, as well as for the environment we live in?

The Maritime Education Center is seeking two instructors for a new department in Ilulissat.

About the position

An exciting and varied position with a focus on teaching. A challenging job with many collaborators within the maritime environment. A work climate where collaboration and development are key words. Good opportunities for professional and personal development. The position is based in Ilulissat and is largely carried out throughout Greenland.

You are part of a team that consists of additional instructors,

as well as the head of the course department and several hourly-paid instructors who

The course department uses as needed. All employees contribute to the department's operations.

and the varying tasks associated with it.

Your primary tasks will be to conduct courses in basic maritime and

occupational safety for fishermen, GMDSS courses using the training department's

mobile course set.

In addition, you will participate in the development and implementation of the department's other courses,

depending on your skills and interests. Furthermore, you participate in the management

department's materials, equipment, and boats as well as structuring maintenance, acquisitions

and repairs.

The Maritime College is a small organization where collaboration is needed.

between departments and flexibility to ensure teaching for students and participants.

Therefore, great flexibility and the ability to handle changes in plans on short notice are required.

warning.

  • We expect you to:   It is preferred that you are a trained set skipper, first-class fishing skipper, or have a higher maritime education. Applicants with other maritime backgrounds may be considered, especially if part of the experience comes from school operations or the fishing industry.
  • That you have a background in the maritime industry and have served at sea.
  •   Has a great desire to share your knowledge with our students.
  • Can be part of the team around teaching in close collaboration with colleagues.
  • Can work independently and meet agreed deadlines.
  •   Mastering Danish and Greenlandic in speech and preferably also in writing.
  • Knowledge of DocuNote, Lectio, and Itreg will be an advantage.

In the department, the focus is on effective and motivating teaching. You should contribute actively.

through sparring with other instructors as well as participation in courses and seminars to

increase efficiency as well as boost motivation among employees as well as trainees.

In short, it should be just as fun and inspiring as it is effective to participate in.

the department's courses.

About travel activity

One can expect between 100 and up to 150 days of travel activity per year, depending on how many courses are held on the coast.

 

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving as well as relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

For an applicant with the right documentable competencies, employment as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor may occur in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to the assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Send application."

We do not accept applications via email.

Employer Details

Naalakkersuisut

Imaneq 4

3900 Nuuk , Grønland

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Job Title

Instructor for the Maritime School in Ilulissat

Job Type

Full Time

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Contact Person

Svend Bjerge

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Job category

Teaching /
Teacher

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