VP Operations

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Arviat or Iqaluit only.

In accordance with the Government of Nunavut’s Nunavut-Wide Hiring Policy, this position is being advertised with a flexible community of work, as indicated above.

NHC is looking for an executive leader to build a team over the next ten years to support NHC’s strategic objectives under Nunavut 3000 and work toward the Government’s transformational undertaking of achieving 3000 housing units by 2030.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and Top Employer for Young People and recent graduates in 2023. 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, continuous service bonuses, relocation support, and opportunities for training and career advancement.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, co-ordinate, and administer housing programs to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, (www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca) which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

The VP Operations reports to the President and CEO and is accountable for leading an effective and strategic corporate approach that supports the Corporation’s three District Offices and the Headquarters Office of Housing Programs (Homeownership and Rental programs, the Nunavut 3000 Strategy, and policy development), pertaining to program responsiveness and results in the districts and communities. The incumbent will lead the development, implementation, training, monitoring, evaluation, and delivery of programs and initiatives that optimize the Corporation's responsiveness to Nunavut housing needs and ensure a continuity of approach to program delivery and implementation.

The successful candidate requires an undergraduate degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field. The candidate must have a minimum of ten years of experience in project/program management or a social program delivery setting, preferably a social housing environment with five years of progressive senior management experience in a related field, preferably within a government setting. A Master’s degree would be considered an asset. Experience in regional and community level housing operations would be a significant asset.

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.

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.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to NHCCareers@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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