Manager, Communications, Education And Outreach

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 2024. 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 Director, Policy, Planning, and Legislation, the Manager, Communications Education and Outreach (Manager) oversees the effective strategic planning and delivery for all communications, public education, engagement and Outreach programs, initiatives and products for all divisions within the Department of Environment (ENV). The incumbent supports Senior Managers and departmental staff to ensure that the department’s communications are managed strategically, ensuring that messages are presented consistently and professionally. Integral to the position is the ability to effectively convey information and communications messages to external target audiences and to facilitate public involvement, consultation and engagement in departmental decision-making.

The Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all media and educational materials are designed, developed and edited appropriately to convey key messages integral to the Department’s mandate. This position will Coordinate translations for all program divisions and participate as a member of the Government of Nunavut (GN) communications committee, which vets all GN communications materials. The Manager reviews, monitors and evaluates departmental communications to ensure consistency with wider GN and departmental policies, standards and objectives. The incumbent will liaise with local and national media, providing media relations advice to departmental spokespersons, as well as developing standards for all communications, public relations and public information products produced by the department. The Manager is responsible for ensuring that all departmental website content is appropriate and kept up to date.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, combined with three (3) years of experience in communications planning. Experience in a northern environment is an asset. In addition, at least one (1) year of supervisory experience is required, preferably supervising teams of staff. Experience in the development and delivery of environment-related educational programs to diverse audiences is required. 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 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 IqaluitApplications@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.

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