Manager, Heritage Appreciation bei Government of Nunavut

Under the supervision of the Director Parks & Special Places, and in support of the P&SP Program, this position: 

• Develops and delivers a P&SP Heritage Appreciation Strategy in keeping with the IIBA
• Develops and delivers park and special place interpretive planning
• Manages and oversees implementation of Nunavut Parks communications initiatives
• Develops and delivers visitor services-based education and training programs in keeping with IIBA
• Manages and coordinates park Community Outreach events and activities

These activities can include fieldwork, community consultation, environmental assessment, project management and budgeting. 

Heritage Appreciation is one of the three main goals of P&SP. It instils pride and encourages stewardship by developing appreciation and understanding of Nunavut’s significant natural and cultural heritage, P&SP, and their management. The Manager is crucial in developing a Heritage Appreciation Strategy in keeping with the IIBA, maintaining quality control over the messages communicated, monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of program and service delivery, and the development and delivery of conservation education, visitor services training, and heritage appreciation products throughout Nunavut’s Territorial Parks, Park Centres, and other Special Places. The Manager is also responsible for the supervision of the of the Heritage Appreciation staff. 

In this position, there will also be physical demands such as: 

• Travelling long distances on boats or snow machines to reach worksites or walking long distances is required.  Due to the Arctic’s harsh nature, these activities may be conducted under severe climatic conditions and the incumbent must be in very good physical condition. 
• Work may be done in field camps. This means being away from home for extended periods and irregular or long hours, including weekends.
• Considerable travel is required, perhaps a trip every 3-4 weeks. Much of the travel is to small remote northern communities where accommodation standards are well below those normally found in southern cities.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through an undergraduate Degree or Diploma in related discipline (such as Education, Science) or equivalent from a recognized institution; and a working knowledge of ecology, botany, geology, park and protected area management, northern Canadian history/cultural heritage, design, display and publication production, plus three (3) years of related experience, and one (1) year of supervisory experience. First Aid & CPR certification, or WHMIS 2015 certification would be considered an asset. The ability to communicate in Inuktitut is considered a very strong asset.  This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

In keeping with Article 6.3 of the Umbrella Territorial Parks Inuit Impacts and Benefits Agreement Special Consideration will be given to the following, and should be outlined on application. 

• knowledge of Inuit culture, society and economy;
• community awareness;
• fluency in Inuktitut;
• knowledge of environmental characteristics of the Nunavut Settlement Area; 
• relevant northern experience; and
• knowledge of the IIBA and the NA.

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 Inuktitut 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.