Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre’s operations are managed by a team of people who share the vision and values of our community.
Please click on a card below to learn more about our current positions
Executive Director, Nunavut Association of Non-Profit Orgs
Jessie began volunteering with Qajuqturvik shortly after she moved to Iqaluit in November 2019. She also volunteers with Frontier College and Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line and is one of the cofounders of Nunavut Theatre Company. Jessie spends her free time reading, cooking for friends, and walking her dog.
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Executive Assistant, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Taqialuk Peter was born and raised in Iqaluit. She was QCFC's Peer Advocacy Coordinator before joining the board. She believes in connecting to the land to reflect and refresh and that nourishment through country food is something that Inuit should have on a regular basis.
Former Teacher
Jane has lived most of her life in Nunavut, currently residing in Iqaluit. She is a retired teacher and has volunteered with QCFC for many years.
Articling Student
Curtis is an articling student with Maliganik Tukisiniarvik, working in the criminal law division. He is from Kuujjuaq, Nunavik. Curtis enjoys being out on the land, film photography and painting. Aside from his involvement with Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre, he also coaches kids basketball in Iqaluit.
Manager, Isaccie Adult Group Home
With over 30 years of experience working in the food security and housing sectors in southern Canada, Leigh Ann now manages Iqaluit’s adult group home where she continues to educate herself on the barriers impacting the community's ability to access nutritious, affordable food – and particularly country food.
Executive Director
Joseph attended culinary school at L'Institut de Tourisme et d'Hôtellerie du Québec, and law school at McGill University in Montréal, and has worked as both a lawyer and a cook. He invites you to come to Qajuqturvik and eat a meal with him.
Program Director
Nancy has held many roles and worn many hats over the years at QCFC. Along with some baked goods she also provides the team with much-needed humour. Nancy currently holds the position of Program Director.
Kitchen Manager
Jamie started as a program assistant, moved into the role of sous-chef, and is now kitchen manager, overseeing food services for QCFC's programming, and ensuring we have a good supply of country music.
Program Assistant
Vanessa has been at QCFC since 2023. She has developed a great interest in baking. If you've eaten any of our homemade bread and other house-baked goodies, you can thank Vanessa.
Program Assistant
Originally from Edmonton, Brad has been at QCFC since 2024. If you ever have a chance to try his famous broccoli salad, don't hesitate! Who knows, you might get a chance to try his bannock, which has been described as "magic".
Program Assistant
Carlos brings decades of experience in the food industry to QCFC. Carlos is creative, passionate and dedicated to serving the community with love, a smile, and a wry sense of humour, and he wants your dining experience here to be the best it can be.
Program Assistant
Program Assistant
Manager - Qinnirvik Country Food Store
Cashier - Qinnirvik Country Food Store
Country Food Access Coordinator
Country Food Access Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Community Programming Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
Maria has 15 years experience in non-profit development and fundraising for arts, culture, technology and social impact organizations. Maria is a Uruguayan-Canadian so it might not be surprising that her favourite food is empanadas.
Finance Officer
Tracey has been working across the North, mostly in Nunavut,for over a decade. She has worked for airlines and other non-profits. Herfavourite food is anything our kitchen manager Erin is cooking, and soups.
Communications Coordintaor
The support we receive from our community has a direct impact on hundreds of Iqalummiut on a daily basis. You can help us in the following ways:
