Administrative Officer

Job summary

The Administrative Officer provides comprehensive administrative and financial support to the District Office while managing human resources and office administration functions. They contribute to the operational efficiency of the Nunavut Housing Corporation to ensure effective service delivery.

Job details

Title: Administrative Officer Department: ​Nunavut Housing Corporation​ Community: ​Kinngait​ Requisition Number: 911 Type of Employment: ​Indeterminate​ Salary range: $78,303.00 to $ 88,879.00 per year, ​37.5​ hours/week Northern Allowance: $24,676.00 per year Housing: ​Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available​ Union Status: ​Nunavut Employees Union​ Closing date: Friday, September 11, 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time​ ​​This employment opportunity is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.​ An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities. Are you organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing high-quality administrative and financial support to help the Nunavut Housing Corporations (NHC) District Office in Kinngait, Nunavut operate effectively and deliver positive service to Nunavummiut? Reporting to the District Comptroller, the Administrative Officer is responsible for providing a full range of administrative and financial support to the District Office, while also performing human resources and office administration functions and contributing to the operational efficiency of the NHC. Responsibilities The main responsibilities for the Administrative Officer include: Provides administrative and secretarial support to the District office. Performs human resources administrative duties. Provides financial and accounting administrative support. Provides professional service to the public and staff. Maintains office records and supports daily office operations. Qualifications The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through Grade 12 with additional coursework completed in general, administrative and financial courses, human resources, and/or computer software. In addition, professional working experience in an administrative role 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. 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. Nunavut Housing Corporation Adequate and affordable housing is crucial for strong communities. The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) works to create, coordinate and administer housing programs that help Nunavummiut access a range of housing options. As a territorial corporation of the Government of Nunavut (GN), NHC provides opportunities for individuals and families to access housing that supports a healthy, secure, independent, and dignified lifestyle. We do this by working with Nunavut’s communities, local housing organizations partners, industry, and other stakeholders. We offer a range of housing-related programs that together support: new construction, maintenance and repairs, education and training, financing, policy development, public housing, and staff housing to GN employees.

What you’ll do

The Administrative Officer provides comprehensive administrative and financial support to the District Office while managing human resources and office administration functions. They contribute to the operational efficiency of the Nunavut Housing Corporation to ensure effective service delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed Grade 12 with additional coursework in administrative, financial, or human resources fields. Professional working experience in an administrative role is required, and priority is given to Nunavut Inuit applicants.

Benefits

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Defined benefit pension plan • Relocation privileges • Training opportunities • Career advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Operational Efficiency · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Office Administration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Administrative support
• Financial support
• Human resources
• Office administration
• Detail-oriented
• Organizational skills
• Operational efficiency
• Communication
• Administrative Support
• Operational Efficiency
• Office Administration
• Policy Development
• Organizational Skills
• Governance
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Administrative Officer
• Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
• Administrative and Executive Secretaries
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive