Title: Manager, Taxation and Insurance

Department: Finance Community: Iqaluit    Requisition Number: 852  Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $134,619 to $152,798 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available Union Status: Excluded Closing date: August 7, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees

residing in Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Director, Fiscal Policy, the Manager, Taxation and Insurance

(Manager) works in Iqaluit and contributes to decisions that impact all GN departments and Nunavummiut in all 25 communities. The Manager is responsible for overseeing the collection of territorial taxes throughout the year from individual and corporate taxpayers in all communities as well as fostering a strong working relationship with the Canada Revenue Agency, which collects income taxes on the GN’s behalf, and for managing the agreement that formally establishes this partnership.  The Manager is also responsible for developing tax policies and procedures to improve the administration of, and compliance with, Nunavut’s tax system, and communicating these policies and procedures appropriately. The Manager will be making decisions on several tax-related issues, recommending appropriate courses of action to senior management and the Minister when appropriate and contributing to other departmental and government initiatives as required.

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.

Department of Finance

The Department of Finance (FIN) supports the Government of Nunavut by managing public finances and ensuring funds are used appropriately. The department works on budgeting, fiscal planning, taxation and insurance, and provides financial advice that supports informed decision-making across government. By promoting responsible financial stewardship, the department contributes to the effective delivery of programs and services that support Nunavummiut.