We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Ullukkut!
We are looking to fill an Assistant Director position in Pilimmaksaivik, the Federal Centre of Excellence for Inuit Employment in Nunavut. This is the perfect position for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to lead employees on interesting files – all with the objective of making a difference for Inuit in Nunavut.
Please note, the position is located in Iqaluit so candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit must be willing to relocate to Iqaluit. Relocation assistance is available.
The screening questions that are required as part of your application were designed to help ensure that you speak to your relevant background to demonstrate you meet these requirements. You are strongly encouraged to apply online – the system uses a questionnaire approach that will help you communicate your qualifications for the position, quickly and effectively. If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Jessyca Lefebvre Hamelin at and she will send you the questionnaire and give you the alternate methods to submit your application including: -in-person in Iqaluit, fax or email.
The salary range for these positions is: $112,834 to $129,017.
In addition, the selected candidate(s) will also be entitled to:
• A Northern isolated post allowance ranging from approximately $24,531 to $44,262 per year; and
• 2 Vacation travel assistance per year approximately $2,000 to $3,000 per dependent (i.e. the employee and eligible dependents, including spouse/common-law partner).
Please note that rates and conditions above are subject to change.
Federal government housing is available for this position. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.
Financial assistance is also available to cover the costs of relocation to Iqaluit. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php.
As noted above, for this selection process, applicants will be considered in the following order:
(1) Those who are Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.
(2) If there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad will be considered.
As Assistant Director, you'll lead a team of employees and manage, develop and implement projects in support of federal government’s obligations and responsibilities. Drawing on your knowledge and understanding of Inuit culture, social values and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles, you will be called upon to provide expert advice to partners contributing to the development of Inuit employment strategies. In this role, you would also work closely with federal departments and organizations, the Government of Nunavut, Inuit Organizations and Inuit clients to manage and develop collaborative initiatives and projects that would support the federal government’s Inuit Employment Plan.
If you’re looking to work in an innovative organization and lead a great team that is motivated to make a difference, come and join us!
Located in Iqaluit, Pilimmaksaivik was created to support a ‘whole-of-government’ approach (one that works across several federal departments and agencies) to support the Government of Canada build toward achieving a representative public service in Nunavut, including its obligations under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement.
Please note: We have an immediate need to staff one (1) indeterminate position/permanent full time.
We plan to use this staffing process to develop a list of qualified candidates (also called a pool of candidates) for future job opportunities related to similar and equivalent types of positions at this level (AS-07). These job openings could be for permanent full-time work or for shorter periods of time, working on a temporary basis (for example, replacing someone on leave). We will also share the names of the qualified candidates on this list with other Federal departments / agencies in Nunavut so they can use it for their job openings.
In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities. Interchange Canada* may also be used as a staffing option.
Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is important to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
Education
ED1: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experiences
EX1: Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management (director level or above) on complex issues;
EX2: Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of government programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders:
EX3: Experience in managing a team; and
EX4: Experience in managing financial resources, including budgeting and financial reporting.
Asset Education
AED: Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Asset Experiences
AEX1: Experience working in a Northern environment, preferably Nunavut.
AEX2: Experience working in the federal or territorial government; and
AEX3: Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit (culture and values) and non-Inuit populations.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of the issues, challenges and opportunities related to Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement; and
K2: Knowledge of Inuit Culture, society and values.
Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally;
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
A3: Ability to work in a fast paced environment; and
A4: Ability to research and analyze information and make recommendations to senior management.
Key leadership competencies
KLC1: Uphold Integrity and Respect;
KLC2: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders;
KLC3: Mobilize People;
KLC4: Create Vision and Strategy;
KLC5: Achieve Results; and
KLC6: Promote Innovation and Guide Change.
Asset Knowledge
AK1: Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of external stakeholders, in particular Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the Government of Nunavut, as it relates to the implementation of Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement; and
AK2: Knowledge of federal legislation and programs related to human resources management (including the context of diversity and inclusion as it relates to Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement).
Asset Ability
AA1: Ability to communicate in Inuktut.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Preference given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Willingness to travel in small aircraft; and
• Willingness to travel to remote areas.
Reliability Status security clearance
Medical Clearance: The incumbent and his/her dependents (including incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
CANNOR is following Treasury Board's directive on the hybrid work model. Employees are currently required to work on-site at least two days per week, and as of September 9, 2024, they will be required to work on-site at least three days per week. Please note that the number of days may change as Treasury Board revises the directive.
This selection process may be limited to candidates who are Inuit enrolled under the "Nunavut Agreement”. This organizational need can be applied at any step in the selection process. When there are sufficient applicants who are Inuit enrolled under the "Nunavut Agreement", the manager has the discretion to assess and appoint those individuals first and then assess and appoint other candidates into any remaining positions. In other cases, the manager may assess all applicants at the same time and apply the organizational need criteria on a case by case basis when a Nunavut Inuk is found qualified.
* Note: Interchange Canada is a program that gives people working outside the Government of Canada (for example, employees of Inuit organizations, Government of Nunavut, the private sector etc.) the chance to take a leave from their job to work within in the federal government on a temporary assignment. There is no cost to the employee’s organization – the federal government reimburses the employee’s salary. If you would like more information, email Jessyca Lefebvre Hamelin at , for more information or click here: https://www.canada.ca/ en/treasury-board- secretariat/ services/ professional-development/interchange-canada.html.
Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e-mail to provide or request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment.
Please include a valid e-mail address that you check frequently, if you have one. Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.
In addition to assessing your application, various other assessment tools may be used including: interviews, written assessments, situational exercises and reference checks. -Top down selection may be used at any point during the assessment phase.
An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor. Please note that this applies to federal government employees only.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.