Director of Operations and Financial Services en Government of Nunavut

The Director is responsible for providing a variety of operational activities and services including accounting, financial, procurement, technological (information technology and planning services and broadcasting operations on radio, cable and satellite television), human resources, facilities and security management, administrative support for the Office of the Legislative Assembly, the Languages Commissioner, the Chief Electoral Officer and the Representative for Children and Youth, adhering to mandates applicable to each of these distinct organizations. The position also assumes full responsibility and accountability to manage the procurement process from the proposal stage, contract awards, contract development, to allocating payment authority and managing performance of contracts.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a professional accounting designation (CPA/CA) or a recognized master’s degree in economics or business administration. Ten (10) years of experience in administrative support, accounting and financial services is also required along with five (5) years of experience in managerial or supervisory positions. Experience in broadcasting, pension plan management, IT related services and/or procurement is also required.  This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record 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, 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 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.