Director Finance

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

Job summary

Government of Nunavut in Iqaluit seeks a Director, Finance for the Health Department. The role oversees financial stewardship of public funds and ensures compliance with the Financial Administrative Manual and regulations.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, the position carries responsibility for capital and operations budgets and for maintaining ethical financial practices within the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial stewardship and accountability for Health Department funds.
• Oversee capital and operations budgeting and ensure alignment with government policies.

Job description

Title: Director, Finance
Department:Health
Community:Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 1044
Type of Employment:Term ending June 2028
Salary Range:$128,692 to 183,845 per year,37.5hours/week
Northern Allowance:$16,818 per year
Housing:Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status:Senior Management- Excluded
Closing date: November 6, 2026 @11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

As this is a term position ending June 2028, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, the Director, Finance (Director) is the senior financial advisor for the Department of Health. The position is responsible for the financial stewardship and accountability of public funds administered by Health. At the core of their duties is the oversight of the department’s capital and operations and maintenance budget, ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and in accordance with government policies and regulations. The Director of Finance is also accountable for compliance with financial regulations and standards. They must ensure that all financial transactions and operations within the department adhere to the Financial Administrative Manual (FAM) as well as legal and ethical guidelines.