Administrative Assistant, Community and Distance Learning

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This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in 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 Chair, Community and Distance Learning, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing professional administrative, secretarial, program delivery support, as well as Inuit language services to the Division of Community and Distance Learning. This division provides adult education services to 25 Community Learning Centres, as well as Academic Studies, and numerous third-party extension programs.

Other Key Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• Providing executive assistance to the Chair;
• Supporting the financial, administrative/clerical and information systems of the division;
• Maintaining attendance records for Nunatta Community and Distance Learning staff;
• Ordering supplies for the division and maintaining inventory;
• Providing information and acting as a resource on courses and programs within the division and on policies and procedures; and
• Arranging all duty travel for the Chair, PASS staff, Qikiqtaaluk Managers/ Adult Educators.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalency plus a Certificate in Office Administration with a minimum of one year of experience working in a related administrative area. Fluency in Inuktitut is a requirement. Experience working in an educational environment is 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.

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.