Dental Program Support Clerk

This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Regional Dental Coordinator, the Dental Program Support Clerk (Clerk) provides clerical and administrative support to the dental service division in accordance with GN policies and procedures, current NIHB agreement; current contracts with service providers; to ensure smooth operation and facilitation of Dental services. 

The position is responsible for managing office procedures and overseeing operational factors to ensure the smooth functioning of the Dental Program by verifying invoices, preparing invoices and ensuring that Dental Claim forms are filled out correctly when submitted by dental staff. The Clerk will also process prior and or post approvals to and from predetermination center in Ottawa as well as returning rejected claims to providers for correction. Other duties may include answering phones, maintaining an incoming telephone log, and delivering messages in a professional, courteous and tactful manner as well as greeting visitors and advising staff that they have arrived.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a high school diploma along with (1) one year of experience in an office environment.  This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in Inuktut is required for the position.  Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

 If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.