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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, continuous service bonuses, relocation support, and opportunities for training and career advancement.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, co-ordinate, and administer housing programs to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, (www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca) which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

The position provides accounting services such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue operations, analyses, reports, financial advice and support to clients, and other assigned administrative duties. Work is performed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial and applicable legislation, policies, procedures, control processes and collective agreement to ensure quality financial and client services, and the financial and service goals of the Government of Nunavut. The work performed impacts timely and correct payments to employees and suppliers, the secure handling and deposit of revenues, accurate financial reports for management decision-making, the reputation of the Corporation and the ultimately the Government of Nunavut. The position provides financial expertise and delivers training to Corporation employees on the correct interpretation and application of financial legislation, policy, and processes, and advises program managers on a wide range of accounting, budget, program, contracting, Grants and Contributions, payroll, or other issues. Finally, the position is responsible to enter data in various systems from a variety of source documents and determine appropriate accounts, coding, as well as verify that sufficient funds are available.

The successful candidate requires completion of a college diploma in a related field and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant finance experience in a computerized environment. The candidate must have experience in providing advisory services to clients and must be able to work effectively with financial systems and other databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs and produce accurate financial reports and documents.

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 similar current and future vacancies across the Nunavut Housing Corporation in all communities.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the reference # in the subject line of your email.

• 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.