Members Services Officer at Government of Nunavut

The MSO is responsible for maintaining various administrative and accounting systems and processes as well as developing solutions in a timely manner. These tasks range from furnishing and equipping a constituency office outside of Iqaluit for an MLA, as well as ordering pages uniforms, which appropriately represent Nunavut symbols. The position is also responsible for analyzing problems and developing timely solutions within financial and contracting authorities. The MSO is responsible for coordinating travel services for the Regular MLAs, travel for cabinet Ministers on constituency business and communicating travel information to Members both in English and in Inuktitut. Overtime is to be expected during sittings of the Legislative Assembly. The MSO must be comfortable working with senior Assembly officers, senior government officers, politicians, travel agency personnel and all government and industry service providers.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a high school diploma or equivalent along with (2) two years of relevant clerk experience. 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 Inuktut 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.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
• Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
• Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
• Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
• Job descriptions may be obtained by fax, email or on the website.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Office of the Legislative Assembly (OLA) actively supports Nunavut’s elected officials and the activities of Nunavut’s Legislative Assembly.

Led by the Clerk, the OLA supports Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) during sittings of the Assembly as well as the work of special and standing committees. The OLA provides technical and broadcasting support, performs a range of financial and human resources-related functions, and offers research, legal, and member support services to MLAs.

The OLA also supports the activities of Nunavut’s independent officers and their teams, including the Representative of Children and Youth, the Information and Privacy Commissioner, the Integrity Commissioner, the Languages Commissioner, and the Chief Electoral Officer.

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.