Senior Project Coordinator bei Government of Nunavut

The Coordinator ensures departmental compliance with key legislative and policy frameworks, including the Education Act, Curriculum Renewal Plan, Education Program Content Development Directive, copyright requirements, and other relevant directives and agreements. The incumbent will support the implementation of the Department’s Project Management Process Administrative Directive and actively participates in committees such as the Student Achievement Committee and Health-Education Working Group, as required. All services and supports provided by the Coordinator must reflect and align with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles, ensuring cultural relevance and responsiveness.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized college diploma in Media Studies, Business, Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing or a related field, plus 3 years of experience in media/publishing, program/resource development and implementation including 1 year of supervisory experience. Previous work experience in the education sector would be considered an asset

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 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.