PARTNERSHIP LIAISON OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 7)

(PROJECT COORDINATOR)

Research Initiatives and Services (RIS)

Clean Arctic Shipping Initiative (CASI)

(Contractual Position to August 31, 2029; Possibility of Extension)

BACKGROUND

The Clean Arctic Shipping Initiative (CASI) is a unique partnership co‑led and co‑developed by Memorial University and Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Canada. The Initiative responds to the rapid increase in Arctic shipping and its associated environmental and socio‑economic impacts on Arctic communities, while supporting Inuit priorities for safe, sustainable, and cost‑effective resupply. Funded through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), CASI brings together Inuit communities, academic institutions, government, and industry partners to position Canada and Inuit as global leaders in Arctic shipping research, governance, and innovation.

DUTIES