Manager, Corporate Services

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Services and Operations, the Manager, Corporate Services is responsible for managing financial services including budget planning, cost and revenue management and human resources related functions such as planning, labour relations, etc. for the Members, Independent Officers and the staff of the Legislative Assembly.

The Manager, Corporate Services develops policies and procedures in management and control of items on the controllable assets inventory for the Legislative Assembly and develops and implements risk management and insurance procedures related to controllable assets and liaises with the Facilities Manager with regards to implementations for the security contract. This position also acts as a project manager or contributes to other’s projects developments, as assigned by the director, in order to achieve the division results and improve efficiency and effectiveness of the services and support provided.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related field from a recognized university, plus seven years of combined experience in financial and human resources management, and two years of experience in a management position. Completion of or enrollment in a professional accounting designation is a strong asset. A certificate or diploma in human resources management would be considered an asset.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 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.

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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