Senior Economist

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut, Finance Department in Iqaluit, seeks a Senior Economist to provide analytical and research support on fiscal policy and intergovernmental relations. You will prepare policy documents and briefing materials used to inform Cabinet decisions on economic, expenditure and taxation matters.

Reporting to the Manager, Fiscal & Economic Policy, you will work with senior staff to analyze budgets, prepare projections, and support policy development for Nunavut’s public finances.

Responsibilities

• Analytical and research support on fiscal policy and intergovernmental relations.
• Prepare policy documents and briefing materials for Cabinet decisions on economic, expenditure and taxation matters.
• Support the Manager, Fiscal & Economic Policy and Director, Fiscal Policy with policy development.

Job description

Title:Senior Economist
Department:Finance
Community:Iqaluit
Requisition Number:942
Type of Employment:Indeterminate
Salary range:$124,653 to $141,419 per year,37.5hours/week
Northern Allowance:$16,328 per year
Housing:Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status:Excluded
Closing date:September 25, 2026@11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to theManager, Fiscal & Economic Policy (Manager), theSenior Economistprovides analytical and research support to the Manager and Director, Fiscal Policy on matters relating to the fiscal and economic situation of Nunavut. The Senior Economist will prepare policy documents and research and briefing materials, which can also be utilized as foundational material to facilitate FMB/Cabinet decisions on economic, expenditure, and taxation policies, and on intergovernmental fiscal relations.