Manager Tobacco and Cannabis Programs

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Manager for Tobacco and Cannabis Programs based in Iqaluit. This role involves leading health promotion initiatives, managing teams, and coordinating with various health departments to mitigate tobacco and cannabis-related harms across Nunavut. Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in a health discipline and have significant relevant experience, including supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years’ experience in health promotion, population/public health.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Tobacco certification (e.g., TEACH Certification) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in policy and program design for tobacco and cannabis.
• Deliver programs to health care providers and the general public across Nunavut.
• Collaborate with various departments and organizations for health strategies.

Skills

Health promotion

Policy development

Program design

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in a health-related discipline

Job description

Department

Health

Community

Iqaluit

Housing

No staff housing available

Reference Number

165

Salary

$121,022 - $137,300 per annum for 37.5 hour/week

Northern Allowance

$16,008 per year

Type of Employment

Indeterminate

Union Status

Excluded

Expiry Options

Has closing date

Closing Date

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 23:59

Eastern Time

Contact

Department of Human Resources (Iqaluit)

Government of Nunavut

P.O. Box 1000, Station 430 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0

Phone: [phone]

Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993

Fax: [phone]

Manager Tobacco and Cannabis Programs

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Territorial Director, Population Health, the Manager, Tobacco and Cannabis Programs provides leadership and expertise in policy and program design and development to help with promotion and prevention of the harms associated with tobacco and cannabis, which also includes vaping, and edible products. The position leads a team that is responsible for providing content expertise and operational direction for a division charged with implementing the Government of Nunavut (GN) strategy for Tobacco prevention, reduction/cessation and denormalization. The Manager also leads an additional team in the development and implementation of strategies to reduce the harms of cannabis in Nunavut.

The Manager provides guidance and support in delivering programs to health care providers, health and wellness workers, and the general public in all 25 Nunavut communities. The Manager works closely with other Health divisions, other GN departments (such as the Department of Finance, Justice, and Education), as well as non-governmental organizations, including Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, to ensure that tobacco control and cannabis harm reduction is incorporated into departmental policies, priorities and initiatives. As an expert in tobacco control and cannabis legislation, the Manager provides subject matter advice to all levels of government and works to improve the overall health of Nunavummiut.

The knowledge, skills, and experience required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized Undergraduate degree in a health-related discipline along with three (3) years’ experience in health promotion, population/public health or related field. Two (2) years of supervisory experience is also required. Tobacco certification i.e. TEACH Certification (Training Enhancement in Applied Cessation Counselling and Health) or Certified Tobacco Educator are considered assets. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

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.