Human Resources Coordinator

This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees residing in Iqaluit.

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources (Manager), the Human Resources Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for the provision of a range of responsive human resource (HR) support services to the Department (inclusive of supporting Regional School Operations and others such as schools, District Education Authorities (DEAs)) as and when necessary. This position provides ongoing advice and support to all departmental staff and central agencies in administrating staff recruitment, staff training and development, employee relations and disciplinary matters, HR reporting and ongoing performance management initiatives.

The Coordinator, through their activities, ensures that the Department adheres/responds to the requirements outlined in the Education Act and Regulations, Public Service Act, Government of Nunavut HR Manual, and the Department’s HR Guide, Collective Agreements, and any other applicable legislation, regulations, policies, directives, procedures, etc. The Coordinator plays an integral part in the implementation and monitoring of the departmental Inuit Employment Plan. Working with the Manager, the Coordinator will develop, implement, monitor and evaluate comprehensive training, HR planning and leadership programs as well as provide technical guidance and policy advice to all divisions of the departments in the areas of human resources development and staff training.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized college diploma in Human Resources Management, Labour or Industrial Relations or related field, with a minimum of two (2) years of related human resources experience or related field. Experience working with Collective Agreements and in a unionized environment is an asset.

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.

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.