Career Development Officer presso Government of Nunavut

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2022. 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. 

Reporting to the Manager, Career Development; this position is an active member of a team responsible for the delivery of career development services and training program which are designed to maximize employment and education opportunities of Northerners and enhance the economic potential of Nunavut. This position is responsible for the support and promotion of Nunavut’s Inuit Employment Policy and for maintaining a working knowledge of other programs delivered by the department. You will also work closely with the income assistance division to assist income assistance clients with productive choices and career development services and programs.

Key responsibilities of the Career Development Officer provide Career Development Services to groups and individuals. Promotes, plans, administers and delivers Human Resources Planning service based on Labour Market Information, prioritizing Affirmative Action/Target Group candidates. Administers and delivers education training, employment and preparation programs, employment insurance benefits and measures and provides work experience, education and entry/re-entry level training to clients.  Develops strategies for and participates in the promotion of Career Centre activities to effect high community visibility and ensure distribution of career information.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a certificate in Career Development, Career Counselling, Human Resources Management or related field and two (2) years of related experience in career counselling or adult education or training.  Incumbent must have knowledge of developing, assessing, monitoring and evaluating training programs, workshops and presentations; reviewing policy and procedural documents; counselling employers, students and apprentices’ trainees and preparing written reports.  Certification to administer and interpret aptitude tests is an asset. Apprenticeship background or Journeyman certification is an asset.  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 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.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

•    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 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.