Do you love working in Human Resources? Join our team in Iqaluit!

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

We are looking for a new HR Advisor to join our team. If you have experience in HR and you are looking to join a fun team where you can help clients with unique HR questions AND grow your HR experience, this could be the job for you!

In addition to providing a super opportunity for career growth and development, this job in Iqaluit comes with a competitive salary, health and dental benefits, an employee pension PLUS applicable northern allowances $22,000/year to $38,000/year, as well as vacation travel assistance for you, your spouse/common-law partner and eligible dependents, of approximately $2,700.00 per adult / $2,400 per child, twice per year*.

Subsidized federal government housing and relocation assistance are available.

We are looking to fill this position with an Inuk enrolled in the Nunavut Agreement but we also encourage others who are interested to also apply.

*Since rates and conditions can sometimes change, we will confirm them with the successful candidate before they are hired.

Duties

At CanNor, HR Advisors are generalists who work on all aspects of HR. Most new HR Advisors come to the team with experience in one or two areas and then they develop in the other areas through experience and training. There is often an opportunity to travel for training.

Over time, HR Advisors get experience working in staffing, recruitment, training, labour relations, classification/job evaluation, HR planning and compensation. We may be biased but we think CanNor is the best place to work in human resources!

Work environment

As an HR Advisor at CanNor, you would be part of a friendly and supportive HR team. You would provide client support to colleagues at our headquarters in Iqaluit and also to colleagues in offices in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Ottawa.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to fill 1 full-time position. Preference will be given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement). The names of qualified candidates may also be shared with other federal organizations in Nunavut.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

There are various ways you can meet the education requirements for this position:

• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed ;

OR

• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

• Experience working in human resources*.

* Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications describing their experience in human resources. This experience in HR may include work in: staffing, recruitment, classification/job evaluation, labour relations, pay and benefits, training or HR planning. To help us understand your experience, please tell us about the type of tasks you performed, the amount of independence you had to make decisions and the types of advice you provided.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential
The language of work in Iqaluit is English and we provide services and encourage people to speak in English, Inuktut and French. The ability to communicate in English is essential.

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
• Thinking Things Through
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Working Effectively with Others
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Communications (orally and in writing)
• Client Service Orientation

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Asset qualifications:

• Significant* experience in providing advice and guidance to clients in the field of Human Resources.

*Significant refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were primarily the candidate’s responsibility.

• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.

• Experience working in Nunavut, Northwest Territories or Yukon.

• Ability to communicate in Inuktut.

Organizational needs:
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs)
Preference given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement).

Operational requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance – In the federal government, there are levels of security in order to protect sensitive information, assets and work sites. We are happy to answer any questions candidates might have about this requirement. It is a normal part of the staffing process.

• Health Canada Medical Clearance (if required) – If the successful candidate is not located in the North, the candidate and his/her dependents (including spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance. This is a normal part of the process because Iqaluit, Nunavut is considered to be an Isolated Post.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Tips for Applying:

- You will be asked a few questions in the online application. Try to answer the questions with a lot of detail.

- Everyone’s experience is different so please do not assume we know the environment you worked in and the work you did. Please give us lots of details.

Next Steps:

- We will contact the candidates who have the experience we are looking for, to invite them to the next phase in the process. We need to evaluate candidates and often use a written test, interview and references for the assessment of the knowledge and competencies (various assessment tools may be used).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Other Opportunities in Nunavut!

CanNor is always looking for people to fill jobs at our headquarters in Nunavut! Please keep checking www.jobs.gc.ca for information about new openings!

Qujannamiik. Nakurmiik. Mat’na. Thank you.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.