Manager, Policy and Communications bei Government of Nunavut
Government of Nunavut · Iqaluit, Kanada · Onsite
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Title: Manager, Policy and Communications
Department: Justice
Community: Iqaluit
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $130,698 to $148,348 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,008 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: November 7, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.
Reporting to the Director, Policy and Planning (Director), the Manager of Policy and Communications (Manager) takes a lead role in the coordination of the management and development of the department’s policies and preparation for the Legislative Assembly. In addition, the incumbent will take initiative in recommending the creation or amendment of legislation and/or policies and is responsible for overseeing communications and access and privacy activities of the department, as well as the departmental strategic planning process. The incumbent liaises regularly with departmental branches, and senior managers, and the Director to ensure the dissemination of information to and from the Policy and Planning Section and to contribute toward the achievement of divisional and departmental objectives. The incumbent coordinates the department’s strategic planning, communication, Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP), and general policy and legislative development for the department as a whole.
Responsibilities
The Manager will lead the development and ongoing evaluation of departmental policies, procedures and guidelines; support the development of legislation and policy initiatives; provides secretariat support the Minister, Deputy Minister, Director, and Senior Managers; oversees ATIPP by ensuring transparency in government through the accountability of ATIPP; oversee communications functions; supports the departmental strategic planning process; and manage and supervises subordinate staff, in conducting and coordinating performance reviews, imposing progressive discipline and providing support and advice. Further the Manager will analyze the potential political, legal, and financial effects of proposed policies and programs on the department; recommending evaluation and effectiveness indicators for proposed policies and programs; and supporting the department’s other divisions and regional offices on matters of planning, policy, and evaluation.
Qualifications
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized degree in Public Policy/Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; with five (5) years of related work experience, including a minimum of one (1) year experience supervising or leading team. The position requires experience recommending and analyzing legislation, policies, and procedures; developing and carrying out evaluations, assessments, and research; developing and recommending submissions to Cabinet.
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 current and future vacancies across the department in all communities.
- 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.
About Company
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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.
