ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Pilimmaksaivik

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Director to lead initiatives supporting Inuit employment in Nunavut. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while managing a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment. With responsibilities that include strategic advice to senior management and project management, this position is ideal for those passionate about fostering inclusive employment practices. Relocation assistance is available, and the successful candidate will contribute to a representative public service aligned with the Nunavut Agreement. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Northern isolated post allowance

Vacation travel assistance

Relocation assistance

Federal government housing

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic advice to senior management on complex issues.
• Experience managing financial resources, including budgeting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and manage projects supporting federal obligations.
• Provide expert advice on Inuit employment strategies.

Skills

Strategic advice

Team management

Budgeting and reporting

Research and analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Secondary school diploma

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

Selection process number: 24-NED-EA-HQ-COE-628024 Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Position: AS-07

Salary range: $112,834 to $129,017

For more information about the organization, please visit our website.

How to apply:

Closing date: 6 August 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: (1) Those enrolled as Inuit under the Nunavut Agreement.

2) If no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement are available, Canadian citizens residing in Canada or abroad may apply.

Applicants should be willing and able to work in or relocate to Iqaluit, Nunavut. Relocation assistance is available.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment. If accommodations are needed during the hiring process, please contact us using the provided contact information. All accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

This position is for an Assistant Director in Pilimmaksaivik, the Federal Centre of Excellence for Inuit Employment in Nunavut. It offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, lead a team, and make a difference for Inuit in Nunavut.

The position is based in Iqaluit; applicants from outside Iqaluit must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is provided.

Application screening will include questions designed to demonstrate your relevant qualifications. We encourage online applications for efficiency. For alternative submission methods, contact Jessyca Lefebvre Hamelin at pwgsc.gc.ca.

The salary range is $112,834 to $129,017, with additional benefits including:

• A Northern isolated post allowance ranging from approximately $24,531 to $44,262 per year;
• Two vacation travel assistance per year, approximately $2,000 to $3,000 per dependent.

Rates and conditions are subject to change. Federal government housing is available, and financial assistance for relocation is also provided.

Applicants will be considered in this order:

1) Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

2) If no qualified Inuit are available, Canadian residents or citizens abroad.

Duties:

As Assistant Director, you will lead a team, manage and develop projects supporting federal obligations, and provide expert advice on Inuit employment strategies, incorporating Inuit culture and values.

Work environment:

Located in Iqaluit, Pilimmaksaivik supports a whole-of-government approach to achieve a representative public service in Nunavut, aligned with the Nunavut Agreement.

Intent of the process:

We aim to fill one permanent full-time position immediately and to develop a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities at the same level. This pool may be shared with other federal departments in Nunavut and may include acting, deployment, or secondment opportunities, including Interchange Canada.

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be prioritized in this process.

Positions to be filled: 1

Application requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the essential qualifications:

• Education: Secondary school diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience:
• Providing strategic advice to senior management on complex issues;
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating government programs involving multiple stakeholders;
• Managing a team;
• Managing financial resources, including budgeting and reporting.

Applicants should also address other qualifications:

• Asset Education: Post-secondary diploma or degree from a recognized institution.
• Asset Experience:
• Experience in a Northern environment, preferably Nunavut;
• Experience in federal or territorial government;
• Experience working in cross-cultural Inuit and non-Inuit environments.

Additional skills and knowledge assessed later include:

• Knowledge of Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement and Inuit culture and values;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Research and analytical skills.

Leadership competencies include integrity, collaboration, vision, results, and innovation.

Additional knowledge and abilities related to external stakeholders and language skills may also be assessed later.