Tuberculosis (TB) Program Officer

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Manager TB Programs, the TB Program Officer contributes to the Department of Health’s mandate to provide leadership and expertise to population health and health protection programs and to advocate for the preservation and improvement of the health of Nunavummiut. As a program officer, this position contributes to the Department of Health’s priority to reduce the incidence of TB by implementing a multi-year Plan that will result in Nunavut being free of TB.

The TB Program Officer supports the TB Nurse Educator with logistical planning of training, purchasing team supplies, preparing binders, and assisting with delivery and audio-visual equipment and technology. The position also assists the Manager, TB Program, with the administration of various inter-and-intra-departmental working groups and helps to track expenditures from territorial and federal funding budget for TB intervention. The incumbent contributes to the territorial TB Program by improving the reach and effectiveness of the program through connections to the general public, community services and persons with TB and their families. The TB Program Officer also assists the Manager, TB Program, with financial tracking and budget and compiling information on program impacts for administrative and program evaluation purposes.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized certificate in public administration, business administration, social sciences, health care or related field along with two (2) years’ related experience. 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 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 31, 2025, 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. 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.