Manager, Budgeting and Financial Planning

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing agency in Iqaluit is seeking a Manager of Budgeting and Financial Planning to shape financial strategies for housing solutions across communities. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and cultural sensitivity to enhance housing accessibility for the local population. Candidates should have significant experience in financial planning and a commitment to community engagement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial planning; CPA designation is an asset.
• Ability to clearly present complex financial information.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in financial contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop the annual Corporate Capital Plan and Business Plan.
• Evaluate financial data to determine impacts on financial and capital plans.
• Monitor corporate cash management and invest surplus funds.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Strong communication skills

Cultural awareness

Problem-solving

Judgment and integrity

Education

Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Budgeting, or Finance

Job description

Overview

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

Are you a financial leader who believes in Nunavut Housing’s mandate? Do you thrive in complex, cross-cultural environments where your work directly impacts communities? As Manager of Budgeting and Financial Planning at the Nunavut Housing Corporation, you will shape the financial strategies that enable housing solutions across 25 communities and help realize the goals of Nunavut 3000. Join us in advancing a vision of safe, secure, and culturally appropriate housing for all Nunavummiut.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, co-ordinate, and administer housing programs so that we may provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. Our mission is to provide opportunities for all residents of Nunavut to have homes that support a healthy, secure, independent, and dignified lifestyle, working with our communities to support them to assume the role of providing housing for Nunavummiut.

Responsibilities

• Developing the annual Corporate Capital Plan, Business Plan, Operation Plan and Main Estimates;
• Evaluating proposed policies and analyzing financial data and reports to determine impacts on the NHC and GN Main Estimates and financial and capital plans;
• Monitoring corporate cash management and investing surplus funds; and
• Administering contributions and completing auditing and reporting requirements.

People and Leadership Skills

• Demonstrate collaborative leadership, able to build positive relationships with Local Housing Organizations, government partners, and community stakeholders.
• Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and accessible way to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Show cultural awareness and sensitivity, respecting Inuit values, traditions, and perspectives while working in diverse and cross-cultural environments.
• Be a problem-solver and critical thinker, able to anticipate challenges, adapt to changing priorities, and provide thoughtful solutions.
• Exercise sound judgment, integrity, and discretion, especially when managing financial resources and sensitive information.
• Lead and mentor team members by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and professional workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Budgeting, or Finance, with four (4) years of experience in financial planning (CPA designation is an asset).
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and sound judgment in managing financial resources and projects.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to Inuit values, traditions, and cross-cultural environments.
• Fluency in Inuktut, English, or French (ability to communicate in more than one official language is an asset).
• Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and experience working in the North are considered strong assets.

Other Information

• 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.