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Reporting to the Director, Indigenous and Circumpolar Affairs, the Claims Implementation Manager is responsible for monitoring and managing the implementation of the Government of Nunavut (GN) obligations created by the Nunavut Agreement (NA) and any other land claim agreements and others that may arise, in accordance with their respective Implementation Plans. This includes seeking mandates and support from the Director, the Associate Deputy Minister and Minister, as well as planning and organizing support functions necessary to ensure the interests and constitutional authorities of the Government of Nunavut are fully taken into account.

In advancing the mandate of the Department, the incumbent takes the lead role in managing and coordinating the development of GN negotiating positions and policies with other departments, agencies and governments. As required, supports, coordinates and/or represents the GN in negotiations, meetings and communicates on these policies and positions with national, provincial, municipal and other aboriginal and interest groups. The incumbent must draw on the technical resources of other GN departments and agencies to carry out these objectives as well as providing them with technical support and expertise on claims implementation.

The ideal candidate will have a recognized undergraduate degree in political science, law or related field along with three (3) years of work experience in public policy, law or business administration.

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.

As this is a 3-year term position until current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.

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.