Program Manager, Training Implementation

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Director, Devolution, the Program Manager, Training Implementation (Program Manager) is responsible for managing implementation of the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) human resources development-related commitments set out in the tripartite Transitional Human Resources Development Strategy (Transitional Strategy) established under Chapter 9 of the Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement in Principle (AIP).

The Program Manager serves as the GN’s technical advisor on the Tripartite Advisory Committee (TAC) established under section 9.10(a) of the AIP and will work directly and collaboratively with counterparts from the Government of Canada and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. to inform and facilitate Transitional Strategy implementation. The incumbent will also work with the devolution negotiating team to prepare for negotiations of the final Devolution Agreement, particularly in regard to human resources development matters. 

The Program Manager is responsible and accountable for:

• Managing and guiding the implementation of GN-specific commitments under the Transitional Strategy;
• Providing technical advice to support the GN’s contribution to and participation on the Tripartite Advisory Committee;
• Providing technical advice and guidance to inform and facilitate overall Transitional Strategy implementation.

This level of knowledge, skills, and abilities would be typically obtained through completion of a degree in business administration, human resources, management studies, education, social sciences, or related field. Further to this, the ideal candidate has at least three (3) years of progressively responsible, related experience.

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. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• 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.