Director, Corporate Policy

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking a Director of Corporate Policy to lead strategic planning and provide expert advice. The role involves significant responsibilities, including overseeing licensing regulations, managing public agency oversight, and direct interaction with ministerial offices. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and extensive management experience. Knowledge of Inuit communities and languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years related work experience.
• Five years of progressive management experience.
• Knowledge of Inuit communities and cultures is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support to the Deputy Minister and Minister.
• Lead the review of GN submissions to Cabinet.
• Oversee licensing under the Cannabis Act.

Skills

Policy development

Public policy analysis

Strategic planning

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science or related field

Job description

Department

Finance

Community

Iqaluit

Housing

No staff housing available

Reference Number

384

Salary

$132,468 to $189,240 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance

$16,008 per year

Union Status

Senior Management

Expiry Options

Has closing date

Closing Date

Friday, November 28, 2025 - 23:59

Eastern Time

Director, Corporate Policy

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Department of Finance is a central agency and the primary advisor to the Government of Nunavut (GN) on all fiscal matters. Headquartered in Iqaluit with about 200 employees, including in three decentralized offices in Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet and Igloolik, Finance is responsible for ensuring public funds are used to support government priorities in a manner that is characterized by high ethical standards, accountability, and openness. The Director works in Iqaluit making decisions that impact Nunavummiut in all 25 communities.

Reporting to the Deputy Minister, Finance (DM), the Director, Corporate Policy (Director), provides departmental, public agency and ministerial support by assuming the responsibility for:

• Providing expert advice and support to the Deputy Minister and Minister on departmental issues.
• Strategic planning.
• Policy and legislation development.
• Leading the Department of Finance’s review of all GN submissions to Cabinet.
• Corporate communications.
• Public agency oversight and support, and
• Licensing and enforcement of the Liquor Act, the Cannabis Act and related regulations and legislation, including direct support for the Liquor and Cannabis Board.

The Director is the senior manager responsible for the development of the department’s Business Plan and has a critical role in determining how government departments and public agencies manage their operations. This position has a direct and government-wide impact and can significantly affect the operating budgets of government departments and public agencies.

In addition to providing support to the Minister’s Office, Corporate Policy is responsible for researching and developing legislation and policy that can have an impact on all GN departments and public agencies.

The Director is responsible for overseeing the review of all GN submissions to Cabinet to ensure compliance with financial policy and good fiscal management. Corporate Policy also provides oversight and ensures accountability for the GN’s public agencies. Corporate Policy also manages departmental communications, an essential service that provides clear and consistent messaging to Nunavummiut and businesses on new and existing departmental initiatives.

Appointed as the Superintendent of Licensing under Nunavut’s Cannabis Act, the Director has specific legislated responsibilities and accountabilities related to licensing and regulating cannabis stores in Nunavut. These include making decisions related to developing the wider licensing regime, reviewing license applications, issuing licenses, setting terms and conditions of licenses, overseeing the monitoring enforcement of licenses, taking steps to penalize or repeal licenses as required, and reporting regularly on the state of cannabis licensing.

Related, the Director is responsible for developing and advancing the government’s general approach to liquor and cannabis policy. This includes developing and implementing the Liquor Act, Cannabis Act, and related regulations and procedures, including plebiscites and consultations under the acts. The Director oversees the team that inspects licensed establishments, as well as the team that supports the Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Board. The Director works closely with the Director of the Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NULC), the public agency responsible for distributing liquor and cannabis on behalf of the GN, and others in the GN and other jurisdictions.

Successful execution of this role contributes to ensuring the Minister and department maintain the public’s confidence; good governance by the GN and its public agencies; compliance with GN statutes, including but not limited to the Financial Administration Act, the Liquor Act, the Cannabis Act and those Acts that the public agencies operate within; and improved operation and accountability.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of a Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field from a recognized university, plus seven (7) years related work experience, and five (5) years of progressive management experience. Knowledge and experience are required in the area of policy development and public policy analysis. Ability to speak Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun is 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.

• 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.