Director, Sivumuaqatigiit

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 142,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is looking for a Director of Sivumuaqatigiit in Iqaluit, Nunavut. This position involves leading initiatives to enhance career progression and promote Inuit values among employees. The Director will develop strategies to increase Inuit employment and assess the effectiveness of these initiatives. This role supports lifelong learning opportunities for Nunavut Inuit and reports to the Associate Deputy Minister. Competitive salary and housing benefits are offered.

Benefits

Subsidized Staff Housing

Northern Allowance of $16,328

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing strategies for increasing employment opportunities.
• Understanding of Inuit values and community engagement.
• Proven record of leadership in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifelong learning opportunities for Nunavut Inuit employees.
• Establish a strategy for increasing Inuit employment.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of employment efforts and address systemic barriers.

Job description

Title: Director, Sivumuaqatigiit
Department: Human Resources
Community: Iqaluit
Reference Number: 482
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $142,582 to $203,688 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
Union Status: Senior Management- Excluded
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available
Closing date: January 30, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

Reporting to the Associate Deputy Minister of Inuit Employment and Public Service Development (ADM), the Director, Sivumuaqatigiit (Director) is responsible for providing lifelong learning opportunities for Nunavut Inuit employees of the Government of Nunavut (GN) to contribute to effective career progression, enhanced professionalism, the promotion of Inuit values and a qualified representative government. The Director is also accountable to the ADM, for establishing a comprehensive strategy for increasing Inuit employment in accordance with the provisions of Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement and for evaluating the effectiveness or the Government's Inuit employment efforts and eliminating systemic barriers to employment.