Manager, Policy and Communications

Department

Nunavut Arctic College

Community

Iqaluit

Housing

No staff housing available

Reference Number

2025-MMCR-14560-KW

Salary

$121,022 to $137,300 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance

$16,008 per year

Type of Employment

Indeterminate

* (If there is no successful Nunavut Inuk this position will be offered as a three-year term.)

Union Status

Excluded

Expiry Options

Has closing date

Closing Date

Friday, November 7, :59

Eastern Time

Contact

Manager, Human Resources

Nunavut Arctic College

PO Box 600

Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0

Phone:

Manager, Marketing, Communications and Recruitment

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.

Reporting to the Director, Policy and Strategic Planning, the Manager is responsible for overseeing the Marketing, Communications and Recruitment Operations Team in planning, implementing and managing communications, public relations, promotions and marketing activities. This includes the College website, social media accounts, newsletters, routine press releases, information packages and promotional materials designed to inform the public about college programs and services. The Manager works with the Board of Governors and the President's Office to coordinate the communication of strategic objectives and corporate issues.

Other key responsibilities of the position include:

• Providing strategic leadership, advice, media management / support, and oversight of all College marketing, communications, and recruitment efforts;
• Overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the College's communications and Strategic Enrollment Management plan;
• Manages emerging issues and trends to ensure that the College's messaging is effective, comprehensive, and responsive to stakeholder needs; and
• Reviewing and vetting College print, broadcast, social media, and electronic communications to ensure key messages are consistent, accurate, and appropriate for intended audiences.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree and formal training in Communications, Journalism, Business or Public Administration / Relations, Advertising / Marketing, Creative Writing, or Design and three (3) years' experience in communications planning – ideally in a northern / government environment.

A master's degree in a related field would be considered an asset.

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 English 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.

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.

As this is a term position for non-Inuit candidates, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.

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.