Regional Director, Nunavut Operations – CanNor is looking for Executive Talent!

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CanNor is looking to fill its Regional Director of Operations for Nunavut position. This executive position is perfect for someone with a business or operational background who enjoys managing people and funding. This position is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

The intent of this process is to fill 1 full-time permanent position in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit must be willing to relocate.

The salary range for this position is: $112,300 to $132,100. In addition, the selected candidate will also be entitled to:

-A northern isolated post allowance (approximately $22,000/ year to $38,000/year)
-Vacation travel assistance of approximately $2,900 per person/year (i.e. for employee and eligible dependents, including spouse/common-law partner).
-Federal government housing is also available for this position.

Please note that rates and conditions are subject to change.

Financial assistance is also available to cover the costs of relocation to Iqaluit. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php.

Work environment

Established in August 2009, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North, and has regional offices in each of the three territories along with a liaison office in Ottawa.

CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for all northerners and Indigenous peoples across Canada's three Territories. As the smallest of the Government of Canada’s regional development agencies, CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues.

As a Regional Director within CanNor’s Operations sector, the selected candidate will have an opportunity to make a real difference in the economic and social wellbeing of northern residents; by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of the government’s investments!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 1 full-time permanent position in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (i.e. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

Consideration may be given to different types of appointments / tenures (e.g. indeterminate, 1 to 3 year term or acting assignment / secondment, Interchange, etc) and to candidates already qualified in an EX-01 pool (see Other Information).

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

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

*Acceptable combination refers to completion of secondary school with post-secondary studies/courses in a relevant field and progressive experience in a leadership role.

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

We are using a question format in the application to make it easier for you to provide detailed answers about the experience criteria that are important for this position. Please take the time to tell us and show us, through examples, how you meet these criteria. We will use this information to assess the breadth, depth and scope of your experience. We may use a top down selection to invite people for interviews.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

E1: Significant* experience in the development and implementation of social, economic or business development policies or programs.
E2: Significant* experience in providing advice to senior management on complex issues.
E3: Experience in consulting, negotiating or building strategic partnerships with officials in one or more of the following: private or not-for-profit sectors; Inuit, First Nations, Métis communities; government organizations.
E4: Significant* experience in managing human and financial resources.

Notes:

* "Significant experience" is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which are normally acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years on a full-time basis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1. Knowledge of the political, socio-economic and cultural environment of Canada's North.
K2. Knowledge of the current federal and territorial government priorities.

Note:
For the purpose of this process, the North refers to the three territories (Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon).

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

1. Uphold Integrity and Respect
2. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
3. Mobilize People
4. Create Vision and Strategy
5. Achieve results
6. Promote Innovation and Guide Change

For further information on key leadership competency profiles and examples of effective and ineffective behaviours relating to this position, please refer to the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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

EXPERIENCES:

AE1: Experience working in the North, preferably Nunavut, Northwest Territories or Yukon.
AE2: Experience in the management of a grants and contributions program.
AE3: Experience in working with Inuit or Indigenous communities or organizations.

AA1: Ability to speak Inuktitut.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous, women, visible minority, and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to travel in the North including to remote communities.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

The incumbent and his/her dependents* must obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

*Includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children

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

Please be advised that this process is intended to proceed quickly. Successful candidates must be available for interviews to be held between July 26 - August 6, 2021. Details regarding the assessment approach will be communicated to candidates who are screened into the selection process.

We may use the content of your application to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A top-down screening approach may be undertaken. Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top-ranking candidates could be invited to the assessment phase of the process. Top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

IF APPLICABLE - If you are partially or fully qualified in a valid EX-01 pool, you will have to provide an official confirmation (e.g. the e-mail you've received confirming your status within the selection process) of your status as fully or partially qualified candidate. Please note that we will only consider pools created since January 2019.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail and PSRS account on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Qujannamiik!

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.