Director, Sivumuaqatigiit

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Management, the Director, Sivumuaqatigiit is responsible for providing lifelong learning opportunities for Nunavut Inuit employees of the Government of Nunavut (GN) so as to contribute to effective career progression, enhanced professionalism, the promotion of Inuit values and a qualified representative government. The Director is also accountable to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Management for establishing a comprehensive strategy for increasing Inuit employment in accordance with the provisions of Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement and for evaluating the effectiveness or the Government's Inuit employment efforts and eliminating systemic barriers to employment.

In partnership with the Departmental staff, the Director will support an organization wide human resource planning process that incorporates a comprehensive Inuit employment strategy. This will require the ability to motivate, lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams of individuals with their own special interests. A long-term plan will require the efforts of a variety of organizations, so the Director must have the ability to establish strong partnerships and to convince stakeholders that a coordinated and cooperative effort is essential to success.

The Director reviews the Towards a Representative Public Service reports database, which monitors the Government's progress on achieving Inuit employment goals and conduct research in other jurisdictions to support the planning process. This information is gathered, reviewed, disseminated and analyzed quarterly from all departments and then compiled into an annual report to Cabinet to show the overall progress in Inuit employment throughout the GN. 

The incumbent will support the GN representatives on the tripartite Nunavut Implementation Panel by leading the coordination of the development of GN-wide initiatives to deliver Nunavut Inuit specific training programs utilized through the settlement implementation funds. This includes Master Inuit Employment Plan, Pre-Employment Program Development and other Inuit employment initiatives as directed by the Government of Nunavut's mandate.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized undergraduate degree in Business, Education or Social Sciences, and five (5) years of supervisory experience. In addition to supervisory experience, at least four years’ experience in human resources and/or adult training and development is essential.   This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record 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 more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. 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.