Administrative Officer

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. 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.

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.

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.

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

• CommunicationPreferred

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• 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

• 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

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week