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The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. 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.

Reporting to the Senior Instructor, the Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and supporting the administration of the Computer Systems Technician Diploma Program for the College. The role includes planning and delivering courses, evaluating student learning, maintaining program materials, and contributing to curriculum development. The Instructor helps to ensure the program continues to meet Nunavut’s growing need for skilled IT professionals and supports program quality by keeping course content and equipment current, aligning training with industry needs, and upholding academic standards.

Other Key Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• Planning and delivering courses, preparing lessons, coordinating materials/equipment, and teaching using varied methods.
• Assessing and supporting student learning through marking, attendance tracking, tutoring, and fair evaluations.
• Updating course materials, supporting curriculum administration, and maintaining classroom hardware/software.
• Contributing to program improvement through evaluations, industry input, and culturally relevant content.
• Coordinating practicum placements, liaising with employers, and evaluating on-the-job learning.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a diploma in Computer Science, Systems or Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and two (2) years of progressive experience working in an IT role and hands on working knowledge of IT systems and networking. In addition, one (1) year of related teaching, instruction, or training experience, preferably in a cross-cultural environment 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 English is required for the position. 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.

Short-listed candidates may undergo a vulnerable sector check as necessitated by the demographics of the learners participating in the program.

As this is a term position for non-Inuit candidates, 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.