Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut. Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern. This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Services, the Territorial Manager, Health, Safety and Emergency Preparedness (Manager) is tasked with the strategic leadership, management, and administration of the Health, Safety and Emergency Preparedness Unit, in keeping with its mandate while contributing to satisfying the Government of Nunavut’s and Department’s commitment creating healthy, safe, and secure environments for departmental staff, students and school staff, and others working in or a part of Nunavut’s education system. The Manager supports the Department in the application of its Project Management Process Administrative Directive and participates in Committees as and when required that pertain to the activities of the Division and / or the Department as a whole. Additionally, the position ensures that the services and supports they provide reflect and are aligned with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles.

The incumbent will ensure that the Department adheres to the requirements outlined in the Public Service Act, Safety Act, Education Act, Emergency Measures Act, and other legislation, policies, directives, etc. related to maintaining and ensuring the health, safety, security, and well-being of employees, workers, facilities, students, and other applicable departmental stakeholders. The Manager is responsible for fulfilling an important role in the Department and is charged with a significant portfolio of responsibilities to ensure a positive direct impact on the health and well-being of the Department’s staff, the student population, and other departmental stakeholders. The incumbent will interact with a variety of partners both within and externally to the Department such as other Departments, regional stakeholders, etc. and provide support to all departmental and regional staff and stakeholders distributed across the territory.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized a degree in business administration, science, or related field plus five (5) years of directly related work experience and at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. A diploma or certificate in occupational health and safety or a master’s degree in a related field are considered assets. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check 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 A degree with a focus on Early Childhood Education is considered an asset., 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.

• 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.