Iqaluit
Reference number:
04-506656
Type of employment:
Indeterminate
Type of Employment 2:
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
Union Status:
Senior Management
Salary:
$120,166. To $171,666
Northern Allowance:
$15,016.
No staff housing available
Closing Date:
Friday, August 13, 2021 – 11:59pm
Indeterminate (If there is no successful Nunavut Inuit this position will be offered as a 3 year term.)
This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.
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 an undergraduate degree in Business, Education or Social Sciences, and five 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.
Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
Current non-Nunavut Inuit Indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees that apply and are successful, may be offered a transfer assignment for the duration of the term, pending 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 more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
Job descriptions may be obtained by fax, email or on the website.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact:
Department of Human Resources (Iqaluit)
Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000, Station 430 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Phone: 867-975-6222
Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993
Fax: 867-975-6220
Email: [email protected]
www.gov.nu.ca/public-jobs
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