Training & Development Consultant

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Nunavut is seeking a Training & Development Consultant based in Iqaluit. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive training, HR planning, and leadership programs across GN departments and public agencies.

You will facilitate GN training initiatives, provide HR development expertise aligned with the Nunavut Agreement, and advise managers on talent attraction, development, and motivation. You will also supervise staff and manage program finances.

Qualifications

• A recognized undergraduate degree in a related field such as Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or other relevant areas.
• Two (2) years of training and development experience in a related position.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate training, HR planning, and leadership programs for GN departments and public agencies.
• Facilitate and promote GN-provided training initiatives within the Division.
• Provide information, technical knowledge, and expertise on HR development to help GN fulfill obligations under the Nunavut Agreement and related plans.
• Advise department managers on attracting, retaining, developing, training, and motivating employees.
• Serve as an advisor to the manager and Director, Public Service Training, and all departments on staff development and training practices.
• Manage financial resources allocated to assigned programs and services.
• Periodically supervise term and casual staff and mentor/train others.

Skills

Training program development

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in 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 make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Training & Development Consultant position will report to the Manager, Headquarters Training and Development.

Main Responsibilities For The Training & Development Consultant Include

• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate comprehensive training, human resource planning, and leadership programs for the Government of Nunavut (GN) departments and public agencies.
• Facilitate and promote training initiatives offered by the Division within the GN.
• Provide information, technical knowledge, and expertise on human resource development to help the GN fulfill its obligations under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement (NA), Human Resource Strategy, and the GNs Master Inuit Employment Plan (IEP).
• Advise and guide department managers on attracting, retaining, developing, training, and motivating employees.
• Serve as an advisor to their manager and the Director, Public Service Training, and all departments on staff development and effective training practices.
• Manage financial resources allocated to assigned programs and services.
• Periodically supervise term and casual staff and undertake a mentor and/or trainer role.

Qualifications

• A recognized undergraduate degree in a related field such as Education, Human Resources (preferably with training and development), Business Administration, or other relevant areas.
• Two (2) years of training and development experience in a related position.

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.

• 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.