Human Resources Officer

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Human Resources Officer in Iqaluit. This role involves providing comprehensive HR support services, including recruitment and staffing, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in Human Resources and have at least three years of experience in the field. Knowledge of Inuit culture and languages is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive experience in human resources or a related field.
• Ability to communicate in French is required; Inuktitut is an asset.
• Knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and experience in a northern environment are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide human resources support services tailored to operations and staff.
• Involved in recruitment, staffing requests, and HR planning.
• Ensure compliance with the Education Act and relevant legislation.

Skills

Communication in French

Knowledge of Inuit communities

Cultural awareness

Education

Recognized college diploma in Human Resources

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.

Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Director General (Director), the Human Resources Officer (Officer) is responsible for providing a range of human resources support services tailored to the CSFN’s operations, its staff, and schools. More specifically, the incumbent will be involved in:

1. Human resources planning, recruitment, and preparation of staffing requests;
2. Casual staffing, relief, and replacement measures;
3. Preparation of essential documentation (e.g., interim pay and release request forms);
4. The provision of high-quality HR services/support throughout the region.

The incumbent will work with the Director and others as needed (e.g., school principals) to ensure that human resources and school requirements/needs are addressed in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. They will ensure that the CSFN respects/meets the requirements set out in the Education Act and its regulations, the Financial Administration Manual (FAM), the Human Resources Manual, contribution agreements, collective agreements, and all other relevant legislation, regulations, policies, directives, procedures, etc. The incumbent will also assist the CSFN in applying its administrative directives and ensure that services and support reflect the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ).

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized college diploma in Human Resources or a related field, plus three (3) years of progressive experience in human resources or a related field. The ability to communicate in French is a requirement; the ability to communicate in Inuktitut will be considered an asset.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English, and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of these languages. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut prioritizes Inuit applicants who self-identify as enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from their deputy head to be considered for this position.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates; an assessment will be made based on the position's scope and duties. This requirement applies only to positions requiring a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Foreign credentials must be assessed by a recognized Canadian institution; failure to do so may result in application rejection.