Manager, Human Resources

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This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees residing in 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, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Manager, Human Resources (HR) is responsible for the planning, management, delivery, administration and evaluation of all HR programs and services at the Nunavut Arctic College (NAC). These include Inuit Employment, Recruitment and Staffing, Relocations, Employee Relations, Training and Development, Records Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Job Evaluation and Compensation and Benefits.

The incumbent will be a key HR advisor and specialist for the College as a whole and will provide quality advice and support to senior management on HR planning and management decisions, including matters involving employee relations/disciplinary action and performance management.

Other Key Responsibilities Of The Position Include:

• Managing and training staff;
• Providing direction and guidance to the NAC leave and attendance administrators;
• Developing and implementing strategies to help improve staffing processes;
• Ensuring staff relocations are completed efficiently and according to policy;
• Preparing reports, recommendations, briefing notes and other documents as required.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a university degree in a related field, and three (3) years of progressive human resources management experience and two (2) years supervisory experience in a related setting. The following competencies and experience will be considered as assets: experience working in the public sector and in a unionized environment; education and/or training in alternate dispute resolution, Hay Method Job Evaluations, performance management, and human resources information systems (including Oracle Fusion Cloud); and possession of a CHRP Designation.

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 English is required for the position. 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.

As this is a term position, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.

Application Instructions:

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.