Territorial Manager, Family Safety Initiatives

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Manager for Family Safety Initiatives. The role involves developing community-based supports aimed at ensuring women’s safety and gender equity. Candidates should possess relevant managerial experience and a degree in social sciences, with a focus on policy development and program management.

Qualifications

• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Three years of management experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in policy development related to social programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community-based supports for family safety.
• Guide and equip the Family Safety Initiatives team.
• Provide operational support to enhance family safety services.

Skills

Management

Policy Development

Social Program Planning

Team Leadership

Advocacy

Education

Undergraduate degree in social sciences or related field

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 ensure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or can answer your question or concern.

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The position reports to the Director, Family Wellness, and is responsible for developing and implementing community-based supports that empower individuals and agencies to advocate for women’s safety, gender equity, and support Safety Initiatives through advocacy, awareness, training, and program development. Existing programs include Family Safety Shelters, Safe Homes, Shelter Training Initiatives, and Community Collaboration for Women’s Safety Initiatives. Services focus on prevention, reduction, and stopping the cycle of violence, ensuring Nunavummiut have access to safe resources efficiently and effectively. Programs developed within the Family Safety Initiatives aim to broaden the scope of services to address the root causes of family safety concerns.

The Manager will provide operational support to develop solutions that enhance family safety across the Territory. The work will focus on guiding and equipping the Family Safety Initiatives team to increase effectiveness and improve wellness services provided in Nunavut. Investing in these areas will enable the Department and partners to respond swiftly and responsibly to family safety concerns at individual, family, and community levels, fostering safe, well-resourced, and accessible services.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognized undergraduate degree in social sciences or a related field, with at least one year of supervisory experience. Additionally, three years of management experience—including project or program management, financial and budget administration, and human resource management—is required, along with three years of practical experience in policy development, particularly in planning social programs.

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 official language is an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also valuable assets.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. We encourage applicants with such equivalents to apply.

An eligibility list may be created for 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 on probation must obtain written authorization from their department's deputy head to apply, and this authorization must accompany their application.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates; an assessment will be made based on the position's scope and duties. A satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check may be required for some positions.
• Applicants can submit their resumes in any of Nunavut’s official languages.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Applicants with foreign credentials must have their credentials assessed by a recognized Canadian institution; failure to do so may result in application rejection.