Early Childhood Resources Coordinator bei Government of Nunavut

This position supports staff, childcare facility operators, and others to ensure successful implementation of resources, materials, programs. The Coordinator monitors, gathers data, and ultimately evaluates the impact of resources, materials, and programs as a way of assisting the Division to bridge gaps, meet needs, and contribute to building academic excellence in children. The Coordinator also supports the Early Childhood Development unit with the development and delivery of training for licensed childcare centre staff. This position carries-out this work under the legal requirements of the Inuit Language Protection Act and the Child Day Care Act in Nunavut. The incumbent’s work will be consistent with Departmental philosophies, values, beliefs, and the foundations of Nunavut schooling. The Coordinator also supports the administration of contribution agreements.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized degree in Arts, Education, Social Sciences, or similar related field; plus one (1) year of experience working in a licensed childcare centre. A degree with a focus on early childhood education is considered an asset  This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

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 A degree with a focus on Early Childhood Education is considered an asset., 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.

• 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. 

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. 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.