Director, Finance and Administration
Job Overview
Job title: Director, Finance and Administration
Job description: This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees residing in Iqaluit only.
Union Status:
Salary:
$114,358 to $163,368 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance:
$15,016 per year
Closing Date:
Friday, April 1, 2022 – 11:59pm
This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees residing in Iqaluit only.
Reporting to the Deputy Minister of Department of Economic Development and Transportation, the Director, Finance and Administration (Director) is responsible for providing a full range of financial and administrative services to the Department of Economic Development and Transportation (ED&T) including preparation of the Department Operational and Maintenance budget, Five Year Capital Plan, Main Estimates, and subsequent budget control throughout the fiscal year. The Director, Finance and Administration is the chief financial advisor in the Department providing expert financial advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister (DM), Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Directors and Manager of the three (3) branches within the Department of ED&T. The position also provides financial analysis and advice on a wide range of government issues as well as departmental programs and projects.
The Director, Finance and Administration is accountable for the effective and efficient management and integration of key departmental corporate functions including human resources, the implementation of the department’s Inuit Employment Plan, and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit approach to operations. The position works within a Legislative and Policy framework and carries out its responsibilities in accordance with the Government of Nunavut acts, regulations, policies, and departmental procedures that includes the Financial Administration Act, Financial Administration Manual, Contract Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, and various Government policies. As a member of the Senior Management team, the Director participates in setting priorities and objectives and plays a major role in the preparation of all departmental proposals, option papers and decision papers tabled by the Minister with the Legislative Assembly or the Financial Management Board or Cabinet. The Director must also contribute to the determination of the departments work priorities by developing the departments Main Estimates, Three Year forecast, Budget Development Worksheets and assist with the development of the annual Business Plan including developing briefing notes and binders, which include budgetary, financial, and human resources matters for all departmental issues for the Minster, DM, and ADM’s. The Director must also regularly brief the DM and ADMs on matters related to the day-to-day internal operations of the department over all three branches.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized degree preferably in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, plus eight (8) years of progressive experience in financial and human resource management, including at least five (5) years of management experience. An Accounting designation is considered as an asset. This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check 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 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.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to . Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.
- 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.
Contact:
Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000, Station 430 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Phone: 867-975-6222
Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993
Fax: 867-975-6220
Email:
Attachment:
Expiry Options:
Has closing date
THE HONOURABLE LORNE KUSUGAK Minister of Economic Development and Transportation
Lorne Kusugak was re-elected in the general election held on October 25, 2021, to represent the constituency of Rankin Inlet South in the 6th Legislative Assembly.
Company: Government of Nunavut
Expected salary: $114358 – 163368 per year
Location: Nunavut
Job date: Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:59:15 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca