Manager Inuit Employment Initiatives

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government organization in Iqaluit is seeking a Manager of Inuit Employment Initiatives to design and manage career development programs. The role requires significant experience in HR and leadership. Fluency in Inuktut, English, or French, as well as knowledge of Inuit culture, is beneficial. This position prioritizes Inuit applicants under the Nunavut Agreement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in human resources, with emphasis on staffing and recruiting.
• 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Fluency in more than one official language of Nunavut is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage career development programs for Inuit.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance Inuit workforce development.
• Support development of government-wide career framework.

Skills

Human resources

Career development

Indigenous Studies

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Job description

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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Director, Sivumuaqatigiit (Director), the Manager of Inuit Employment Initiatives leads the design, implementation, and management of career development and internship programs for Inuit in the Government of Nunavut, its boards, and agencies. The Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing workplace development programs for Inuit. The incumbent collaborates with client departments, staff, and departmental management to continuously improve these programs and develop innovative opportunities to enhance succession planning, career, and leadership development of Inuit.

The Manager designs, implements, supervises, promotes, and reviews Inuit Employment initiatives at Sivumuaqatigiit. They regularly review and update program parameters using resources such as the Nunavut Inuit Labour Force Analysis Report and GN Community Profiles. The incumbent establishes strong linkages to influence client departments in their efforts to develop an Inuit workforce. They set priorities, adjust approaches to meet needs, and identify action items for Inuit Employment initiatives, while enhancing career development and employment opportunities for GN Inuit employees.

The Manager supports the Department of Family Services in developing and implementing a government-wide career development framework and assists client departments in selecting and implementing techniques for advancing Inuit employment in the GN. These include identifying career pathways, preparing individual plans, developing internships, and preparing succession plans as part of Inuit employment strategies.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required typically include a recognized degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, or a related field, plus three years of experience in human resources, training and development, or a relevant field, with emphasis on staffing, recruiting, career development, HR planning, and reporting. Additionally, two years of supervisory or team leadership experience are required.

The official languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English, and French. Applicants may submit their resumes in any of these languages. Fluency in more than one is an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and experience in a northern cross-cultural environment are also assets.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. We encourage applications from candidates with such equivalencies.

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

Note:

• 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 on probation must obtain and provide written authorization from their department's 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 scope and duties of the position. This applies only to positions requiring a criminal background check.
• Foreign credentials must be assessed by a recognized Canadian institution; failure to do so may result in application rejection.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.