Human Resource Coordinator

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut. Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern. This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only. 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.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, co-ordinate, and administer housing programs to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, (www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca) which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources & Organizational Development, The Human Resource Coordinator provides ongoing advice and support to all NHC’s departmental staff in administrating staff recruitment, staff training and development, employee relations and disciplinary matters, human resources reporting and on-going performance management initiatives in accordance with human resources applicable legislation, policies, procedures and collective agreements.

The incumbent plays an integral part in the implementation and monitoring of the departmental Inuit Employment Plan. The Human Resources Coordinator will help develop, implement, monitor and evaluate comprehensive training and human resources planning as well as provide technical guidance and policy advice to all divisions of the department in the areas of human resources development and staff training.

Key Responsibilities Includes But Not Limited To The Following * This position participates in departmental and interdepartmental projects, internal policy development and provides advice and assistance to management in developing specific job competencies, revising job descriptions and other human resources functions, including performance management. * Supports managers to fulfill all of their HR responsibilities, to staff their positions, train, pay and compensate employees appropriately, administer human resources programs, and resolve labour relations issues. The work directly impacts the human resources operational effectiveness and reputation of the Department and the Government of Nunavut. * Overseas and enters HR data into various HR systems, databases, and spreadsheets. * Conducts extensive verification processes to evaluate data accuracy, identifies and initiates corrective action. Generates ongoing, ad hoc and year-end reports. * Identifies systems problems and improvements and informs the Manager. * Ensures the leave and attendance spreadsheets are up to date * Oversees the processing of all requests for Acting Pays, Mentor Allowances, Clearance Forms, etc. * Compiles information and reports on staffing, training, and labour relations activities.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are usually obtained through completion of a College Diploma in Human Resources management, labour or industrial relations or related field with a minimum of 2 years of related Human Resources experience.

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 other current and future vacancies with the Nunavut Housing Corporation in any of the communities located across Nunavut. If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] . 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.