Assistant Comptroller General presso Government of Nunavut

The Assistant Comptroller General: (Impact)

• Acts as and represents the Comptroller General as required, and directly impacts every organizational level of the Government.
• Has some contact with Deputy Ministers, Assistant Deputy Ministers, Directors, Managers and executive management of public services.
• Makes recommendations and provides expert advice to the Comptroller General, Deputy Ministers and Assistant Deputy Ministers, as required, on issues that arise in the areas of government-wide financial operations, regional financial operations, compensation and benefit policies and operations, financial systems and general financial management policies, procedures, regulations and standards.
• Impacts the people of Nunavut through the improvement of the service delivery functions of each department.
• Impacts client groups external to government operations and may have specific effects on provincial or territorial governments.

The Assistant Comptroller General: (Contributions)

• Participates in the development of financial and accounting policies, procedures, regulations and standards that are critical to the government’s accountability framework, efficient and effective financial operations, financial reporting and the Public Accounts.
• Establishes and maintains effective internal and external communications within the Department, between the Department and other departments and public agencies, between the Department and the Regional Offices.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a professional accounting designation, university Degree in Public Administration, Business or a related field from a recognized institution, plus knowledge of fiscal policy development in a public sector environmental setting, gained from seven (7) or more years’ experience in managing program and service delivery, three (3) years of which must be at a senior management level.  Expert knowledge and experience are required in the area of financial policy development and public policy analysis. Candidates must also have knowledge of key processes in finance, decentralized operational structures, human resources, compensation and benefits, and information technology, including financial planning, budgeting, use of management information systems and managing human resources.

 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 two (2) or more 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.