Manager Finance, FANS

This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees only.

Reporting to the Director of FANS, the Manager Finance, FANS is the senior financial advisor to the FANS division.  Providing leadership to a team of staff focused on finance and administration, the manager is responsible for providing financial management advice and support and advises and assists FANS office on the development and control of their operational budget structure according to their program needs. Working with the FANS team, the manager coordinates the development of a budget and utilizes resources to satisfy the program and service delivery needs within the division.  The manager supports management training and monitors spending and expenditures for the work involved for the department in completing year-end financial forecasts, allowing the improvement of financial knowledge of the program managers that will enable to make decisions related to their financial resources to achieve program objectives.

The Manager Finance, FANS works within the framework of financial legislation, directives, regulations, policies and processes, coordinates the development of a sustainable budget for the division.  Assists the division to develop and implement program and policy changes to address programs where resources are insufficient over the long term to run programs.  Work closely with the headquarter finance staff to ensure financial management reports are developed for the use of the division.  Develop and implement a process of budget monitoring and control for the region. Manage the accounts payable and account receivable systems.  Assist with the Government’s year-end accounting process.  Assign and delegate duties and responsibilities to subordinate staff.  Two (2) positions report directly to the Manager Finance, FANS: One (1) Finance Officer and one (1) Financial Analyst.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through an undergraduate degree in business, commerce, or related field.  Three (3) years of related experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.  A professional accounting designation would be an asset.

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.

As this is a term position until March 2028 current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval. 

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.