Iviqtippalliajut Implementation Advisor

• Shift Work: Shift Work Required
• Unionized Position: No
• Regular or Restricted: Restricted to Nunavut Inuit Applicants

Title: Iviqtippalliajut Implementation Advisor
Department: Finance 
Community: Iqaluit  
Requisition Number: 982
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $116,540 to $132,265 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: October 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Policy, the Iviqtippalliajut Implementation Advisor is responsible for coordinating the Department of Finance’s specific elements of the implementation of Iviqtippalliajut. The Government of Nunavut’s (GN) “Iviqtippalliajut: In the Process of Falling into Place” is the framework to Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) and Inuit Societal Values (ISV) for all GN departments and agencies. Iviqtippalliajut provides the roadmap to guide the implementation of IQ/ISV within the GN by setting out specific actions required to ensure that all facets of government operations are based on the principles of IQ/ISV. 

Responsibilities

The Iviqtippalliajut Implementation Advisor:

• Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluating, and oversight of the Departments own five-year (strategic) and one-year (operational) plan for meeting its Iviqtippalliajut objectives. 
• Provides logistical support for the annual planning cycle relating to Iviqtippalliajut obligations and IQ/ISV; and serving as the departmental liaison for all matters relating to Iviqtippalliajut and IQ/ISV initiatives including identifying specific, measurable and realistic objectives. 
• Provides advice and leadership to all departmental staff on IQ/ISV initiatives, including determining required resources (financial and human), tools, schedules and materials; and providing leadership and coordination for the implementation of the GN's plans regarding language of work and language services, while supporting and promoting Articles 23 & 32 of the Nunavut Agreement. 
• Is responsible as the departmental lead, facilitator and administrator for the department’s Elder Advisory Committee; responsible for coordinating and administrating and implementing as well as monitoring, tracking the Elders Advisory Committee (EAC); and serve as the chair of the Committee. 
• Leads the departmental responsibilities for evaluating, auditing, and oversight of IQ/ISV initiatives by providing information to Culture and Heritage in support of the GN’s Iviqtippalliajut Implementation Framework; compiles data based on deliverables and outputs, flagging milestones for follow up and tracking; utilizes tracking instruments for specific monitoring of implementation requirements; and coordinates the monitoring of key deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements identified by Iviqtippalliajut. 

Qualifications

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• Inuit Studies Diploma or related field.

• Three (3) years of related work experience.

• Ability to speak Inuktut is a requirement in order to consult and communicate with elders to research department objectives. 

• Policy related work would be considered an asset.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

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 Inuktut 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.

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. 

About Us

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