Innovation, Inuvialuit Science & Climate Change Staff

Coordinates the work of the ISCC Division and leads the implementation of IRC’s strategic plan across multiple research and data projects. She manages multi-year and diverse multi-stakeholder programs focused on climate change, energy, knowledge mobilization and capacity building across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR). Her work prioritizes program engagement, shareholder support, information exchange and knowledge mobility between the project team, management and decision makers.

Contact: Jenn Parrott, Director of Innovation, Science, & Climate Change

Tel: (867) 777-7053
Email: jparrott@inuvialuit.com

Research administration and programs manager

• Oversees research, programming, administration, outreach and monitoring activities focused on cleaner energy, marine, freshwater, terrestrial, environmental interactions and climate change issues in the ISR. Manages projects, secures funding and ensures that research results support planning, policy and community well-being.

Inuit Research Advisor

• Supports coordination and communication on research related to climate change, contaminants, environmental health and social-cultural and economic conditions. Acts as a liaison to ArcticNet and the Northern Contaminants Program while promoting Inuit-led research and building local research capacity. Provides internal support with community research engagement, communications, youth activities and community tours.

Clean Energy Coordinator

• Supports community energy priorities and advances clean energy goals in the ISR by ensuring an inclusive approach to sustainable development. Promotes energy education and outreach programs and develops and shares a clean energy strategy for the ISR while liaising with territorial and national departments.

Marine Program Coordinator

• Leads marine research in the ISR and works closely with communities to respond to local marine concerns of elders, youth, organizations and beneficiaries. Focuses on safety, infrastructure, planning and Inuvialuit knowledge and supports projects that strengthen regional marine knowledge and monitoring to be better prepared for future resource management research initiatives. Works with researchers and other experts to develop solutions and minimize gaps in knowledge related to the Beaufort Sea.

Climate Change Coordinator

• Addresses short- and long-term climate programming needs by supporting regional/community climate change priorities and administering climate change projects in the ISR. Explores the environmental aspects of climate change issues and the interconnected health, socio-economic, cultural and safety aspects of climate change impacts and adaptations. Solicits community feedback, represents Inuvialuit interests on various boards/committees and ensures that future ISR programming includes IRC’s long-term vision for climate services.

Marine Policy Advisor

• Represents Inuvialuit interests in Arctic marine policy and works with governments to implement IRC’s marine goals and policies concerning the Beaufort Sea and the Arctic Ocean. Develops new policies and supports marine-related research and engagement.

Qanittaq and Offshore Accord Coordinator

• Supports marine research and helps implement the Western Arctic – Tariuq Accord. Coordinates with community members and senior staff to strengthen marine safety, baseline monitoring, natural resource management, marine planning and Inuvialuit knowledge studies linked to the Beaufort Sea and Arctic Ocean.

Climate Change and Environment Assistant

• Supports on-the-land research and environmental monitoring with IRC technicians. Collects water, soil and sediment samples and assists with data collection and field reporting near the Husky Lakes.

Applied research and knowledge mobilization manager

• Leads IRC’s applied research and oversees analysis, reporting and knowledge sharing. Supports projects on health, environment, climate, culture, social and economic matters and resource development, including the Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey (QNIHS).

Inuvialuit Knowledge Coordinator

• Leads research and policy related to Inuvialuit knowledge-based research activities with a focus on marine environments and the social, mental, cultural and economic relationships Inuvialuit have with their waterways, such as the Beaufort Sea. Manages research planning, analysis and collaboration with partners and communities.

Research Data Analyst

• Manages IRC’s statistical data and supports programs with reliable, relevant analysis. Works with partners to gather and interpret health, education, economic and geospatial data to support planning and policy in the ISR.

Junior Data Scientist

• Assists with cleaning, processing, preparing and analyzing data to support research and policy. Works with the research team to create clear summaries and indicators that reflect Inuvialuit community trends. Helps expand Inuvialuit capacity and knowledge of statistical information related to socio-cultural, health, education, economic and geospatial data.

Knowledge Mobilization Liaison

• Designs communication materials to share research with Inuvialuit beneficiaries. Creates print and digital content, supports science education and capacity and ensures that research results are accessible and meaningful for all audiences. Collaborates with the Beaufort Delta Education Council to provide K-12 education programming related to scientific themes within the ISR.

Research Laboratory Technician

• Supports lab testing of environmental samples and analyzes water, soil and air quality. Records and organizes lab results and assists with data cleaning and presentation.

GIS Coordinator

• Leads mapping and spatial analysis. Manages geospatial web infrastructure (coastal erosion, Inuvialuit Place Names, climate change) and the production of new geospatial products. Recovers historical data and develops tools to support planning, research, decision making and communication across the region.

Community research network manager

• Coordinates the Inuvialuit Community Research Network in all six ISR communities. Manages staff, funding and partnerships and ensures research activities align with local climate, energy, marine and health priorities. Works with internal and external partners and community research administrators to coordinate and assign the review of research license applications, surveys and interviews.

Community research administrators (6)

• Based in all six ISR communities – one each in Aktlarvik (Aklavik), Inuuvik (Inuvik), Paulatuuq (Paulatuk), Ikaahuk (Sachs Harbour), Tuktuuyaqtuuq (Tuktoyaktuk) and Ulukhaktuuq (Ulukhaktok) – they support the delivery of research programs and act as local contacts for climate, health, energy and knowledge projects. They help with community research licence evaluations, data collection, liaising with researchers and ensure results are shared with their communities.