Hybrid Senior Legal Registries Officer na Government of Nunavut

The Officer will provide instructions and guidance to Legal Registries Officers with day-to-day task, questions, issues, and ensuring data is accurately entered in various systems, and maintaining existing data systems. Additional responsibilities include providing training and support to new hires and conduct ongoing training programs for existing staff to increase efficiency of day-to-day workload. The department receives incorporations of Nunavut business and registration, foreign corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships and it is the Officers responsibility to review and classify these documents and assure their registrability within the Nunavut Corporate Laws. In the absence of the Deputy Registrar, the Officer will have final signing authority for all corporate and societies documents. This position involves communication with multiple external stakeholders such as Lawyers, Bankers, Financial Professionals, Investors, other Securities Commissions, other Government organizations, businesses and occasionally the general public.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized diploma in Law, Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline plus two (2) years of experience in a corporate, land or securities regulatory environment and one (1) year supervisory experience is a requirement for this position.

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.