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Controller

Baker Lake, Nunavut
CA$149,128 - CA$179,393/per annum
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary ($149k-$179k)
Northern living allowance ($24,767)
Defined‑benefit pension program

About the role

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. Energize Your Career in the Arctic! Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted with providing safe and reliable power to customers across Nunavut. QEC is the sole energy provider in the territory and operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems across the territory.

Working in Nunavut Nunavut is Canada’s newest and largest territory and has the fastest growing economy in the country. It is known for its breathtaking landscapes and amazing adventure opportunities. Join our team and spend your time exploring a vast winter wonderland by snowmobile, traversing ancient waterways by kayak, hiking an expansive tundra overflowing with wildlife, or experiencing a rich culture known for its distinct artwork, music, and cuisine. Join our team of highly motivated and experienced industry professionals as we provide safe and reliable power across Nunavut.

Controller QEC 26-003 Baker Lake, Nunavut Based on-site out of Baker Lake, Nunavut, Qulliq Energy Corporation’s (QEC’s) Controller directly and indirectly oversees and leads a staff of Finance and Accounting professionals, coordinates QEC’s financial accounting, reporting, control, and regulatory activities.

Reporting into the VP, Finance/CFO, the Controllership position manages the annual capital and O&M budgeting development processes, conducts financial analysis and forecasting, prepares financial reports and presentations, and coordinates the annual audit cycle.

The Controller will also be responsible for providing People leadership and operational guidance to the Accounting and Finance functions and ensuring it operates in compliance with all federal and territorial acts, regulations, Financial Administrative Manuals, policies, and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Mentors, develops, and supervises a team of Accounting and Finance professionals to build a high-performing team aligned with QEC's values and strategic goals.
  • Fosters a respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive work environment guided by the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ).
  • Coordinates and oversees all operational accounting functions to ensure the financial health of the Corporation and its operations, including assessing current financial accounting policies and procedures and implementing process and control improvements.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains appropriate financial procedures and controls to ensure the Corporation operates in compliance with all relevant federal and territorial acts, regulations, administrative manuals, policies, and procedures.
  • Coordinates the Corporation’s Capital and O&M budget planning process to ensure sufficient financial resources are available to achieve the Corporation’s strategic, corporate, operational, and departmental goals and objectives.
  • In collaboration with the Vice President Finance/Chief Financial Officer, develops and administers operational and strategic financial strategies to ensure the Corporation can meet its short, medium, and long-term goals and objectives.
  • Oversees the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of business results and develops and maintains appropriate financial reports and metrics to monitor and safeguard the financial health of the Corporation.
  • Develops comprehensive financial reports to ensure departments and department heads are appraised of their financial positions relative to the achievement of their short, medium, and long-term goals and objectives.
  • Coordinates and oversees interim and year-end audits, including audits conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada.
  • Maintains the Chart of Accounts and oversees treasury, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and ensures timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and monthly financial reports.
  • Other closely related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications Include

  • Post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline with a concentration in Finance.
  • Professional designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), with preference towards candidates holding either a legacy Certified Accountant (CA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
  • A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience (CPA) in a senior management finance or accounting role with an additional 3 years of experience in the supervision and development of Finance/Accounting teams.
  • Demonstrated experience and working proficiency in interpreting and administering accounting standards, preparing financial reports, conducting financial analyses, and developing budgets.

Assets

  • Previous relevant experience in a regulated environment.
  • Previous relevant experience in the application of Public Sector Accounting Standards, an asset.
  • Previous experience in a utility.
  • Knowledge of Nunavut, the land, language, and culture.
  • The ability to speak Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun and/or French.

This position of trust and as such, the successful candidate must be willing to submit and pass a criminal records check.

We offer a competitive salary range of $149,128.02 to $179,392.80, and a northern living allowance of $24,767.00 per annum. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined-benefit pension program. Subsidized staff housing is available. This position is included in the Nunavut Employee’s Union.

Preference will be given to Nunavut Inuit. To apply, send your application to : https://qeccareers.prevueaps.ca/jobs/30285 ;

Application deadline : April 10, 2026

Applications for this competition may be considered for future employment opportunities with QEC.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Government of Nunavut

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About Us

The Government of Nunavut serves Nunavummiut (people of Nunavut) across three regions and twenty-five communities. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic and vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.

Come join our team and help us build Nunavut together. We offer competitive pay and employment opportunities in a diverse range of sectors with plenty of room for growth. Enjoy the many benefits of living and working in Nunavut such as dazzling natural landscapes and Arctic wildlife, active community life, and the beauty of Inuit art and culture. If you are motivated and adventurous, challenging and rewarding opportunities await!

For more information on Nunavut and open opportunities, check out: gov.nu.ca/public-jobs gov.nu.ca/teachinnunavut nuphysicians.ca nunavutnurses.ca travelnunavut.ca

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ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᒐᕙᒪᒃᑯᖏᑦ ᐱᔨᑦᑎᕋᖅᐸᒃᑐᑦ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥᐅᓄᑦ ᑕᒪᓐᓇ ᓄᓇᑖᕐᕕᒋᓯᒪᔭᖓᑦ ᐱᖓᓱᓄᑦ ᐊᕕᒃᑐᖅᓯᒪᔪᖅ ᓄᓇᓖᑦ ᑕᒪᒃᑭᖅᖢᒋᑦ 25−ᖑᓪᓗᑎᒃ. ᐱᕈᖅᐸᓪᓕᐊᓂᖅᐹᖑᖃᑕᐅᔪᖅ ᒪᒃᑯᑦᑐᐃᓪᓗ ᐃᓄᒋᐊᖕᓂᖅᐹᖑᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᑲᓇᑕᒥ, ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᐆᒻᒪᕆᒃᑐᖅ, ᐱᔪᒪᓂᖃᑦᑎᐊᖅᑐᖅ, ᐊᖏᖅᓯᒪᑦᑎᐊᖅᖢᑎᒡᓗ ᐱᐅᓂᖅᓴᒥᒃ ᐃᓂᖃᖅᑎᑦᑎᖁᔨᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᑭᖑᕚᒃᓴᑎᓐᓄᑦ.

ᐊᑏ ᐅᕙᑦᑎᓐᓄᑦ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᓕᖃᑕᐅᓗᑎᑦ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ ᐱᕈᖅᑎᑦᑎᖃᑕᐅᓂᐊᕋᕕᑦ. ᐊᑭᓕᖅᓱᐃᔾᔪᓯᐅᔪᑦ ᐱᖅᑯᓴᐅᑎᔪᓂ ᐊᖑᒻᒪᑎᔪᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔭᕐᓂᒃᑯᓪᓗ ᐱᕚᓪᓕᕈᑎᒃᓴᖃᐅᖅᖢᓂ ᐱᓕᕆᕝᕕᐅᔪᑦ ᐊᔾᔨᒌᙱᑦᑑᑎᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᓱᓕ ᐱᕕᒃᓴᖃᑦᑎᐊᖅᑑᓪᓗᓂ ᐱᕈᖅᑎᑕᐅᒃᑲᓐᓂᕈᑎᒃᓴᓄᑦ. ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥᐅᑕᐅᓪᓗᓂ ᐱᕚᓪᓕᕈᑎᒃᓴᖃᐅᖅᑐᖅ ᓄᓇᒋᓪᓗᒍ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔭᕐᕕᒋᓪᓗᒍᓘᓐᓃᑦ ᓲᕐᓗ ᓄᓇᖓ ᑲᔾᔮᕐᓇᖅᑐᐊᓘᓪᓗᓂ ᐊᒻᒪ ᐆᒪᔪᐃᑦ ᐅᑭᐅᖅᑕᖅᑐᕐᒥᓯᐅᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ, ᓄᓇᓕᖕᒥᐅᑦ ᐃᓄᖁᑎᖏᑦ ᐆᒻᒪᕆᒃᑑᑎᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ, ᐃᓄᐃᓪᓗ ᓴᓇᐅᒐᖏᑦ ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᑐᖃᕐᒥᒍᓪᓗ ᓱᓇᒃᑯᑖᕆᔭᖏᑦ ᐱᐅᔪᐊᓘᓪᓗᑎᒃ. ᐱᔪᒪᓂᖃᑦᑎᐊᑐᐊᕈᕕᑦ ᐃᓕᖕᓂᒡᓗ ᐱᓯᑎᐅᓇᓱᒋᑐᐊᕈᕕᑦ, ᐊᒃᓱᕈᕐᓂᒃᑯᑦ ᐱᕚᓪᓕᕈᑎᒃᓴᑲᓪᓚᐃᑦ ᑭᓱᐃᒃᑭᐊᖅ ᐃᓕᖕᓂᒃ ᐅᑕᖅᑭᔪᑦ!

ᑐᑭᓯᒋᐊᒃᑲᓐᓂᕈᒪᒍᕕᑦ ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᒥᒃᓵᓄᑦ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᒃᓴᑲᓪᓚᐃᑦ ᖃᓄᐃᑦᑑᖕᒪᖔᑕ, ᑕᑯᓗᒍ ᐅᓇ: gov.nu.ca/public-jobs gov.nu.ca/teachinnunavut nuphysicians.ca nunavutnurses.ca travelnunavut.ca

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