Director, Elders And Youth

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2022. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, the Director of Elders & Youth with Department of Culture & Heritage is accountable for developing programs and services to meet the specific needs of Elders, Youth and managing community leisure services for health and well-being of all Nunavumiut. Director is responsible for advancing the principles of the Inuit Societal Values within communities throughout Nunavut by advancing the priorities of healthy communities through leisure activities and healthy living. A key component of community development will relate to developing infrastructure, programs, and services for Elders & Youth in all regions of Nunavut. Four positions report directly to the Director: Manager, Youth Programs, Manager Elders Program, Cultural Programs Advisor and the Administrative Officer.

The Director is accountable for the provisions of advice, guidance, assistance and support to Youth and Elder’s Committees and community organizations that promote healthy living and leisure activities, for grants, and contributions funding and capital infrastructure funding for projects that are designed to support Elders, Youth, and community based organizations that promote culture, language and heritage.

Knowledge and skills would normally be acquired through post-secondary degree in Education, Administration, community development, or other related fields, plus 3 years experience in progressive responsible management positions with a diverse background in areas of finance, human resources, community and territorial/provincial operations as well as experience in managing community programs. 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 Inuktitut 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 Igloolik_HR@gov.nu.ca. 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.