Community Inspector Assessor X2

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 Kinngait only.

Reporting to the Senior Community Inspector the Community Inspector Assessor conducts community inspections and assessments on the financial, legislative and administrative performances of municipalities. The incumbent is appointed as a Municipal Inspector under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act according to the provisions of the Consolidation of Hamlets Act, Section 188. Monitoring and analysis of community programs and services by the incumbent is an important function in the preparation of departmental work plans, reports and budgets. Identification and preparation of training materials and workshops are an ongoing task to ensure community councils and their employees are capable of delivering community programs.

This position is located in Kinngait and reports to the Senior Community Inspector Assessor. The incumbent is involved in a high degree of problem solving in ensuring that the Qikiqtaaluk Hamlet's financial management is up to date, accurate, effective and efficient. The incumbent performs daily troubleshooting, problem solving and analysis of financial management issues within the Hamlets. The incumbent follows the various government/departmental policies, procedures, acts, regulations and initiative(s) guidelines, including applicable acts. The incumbent is delegated the task assigned to them by the Manager Community Development and reports milestones. The incumbent communicates directly with the communities and attempts to ensure a positive working relationship. This provision provides technical guidance and advice to Community Councils, Government Officials, Community Works staff and departmental staff. Maintains daily contact with: Departmental staff; Hamlet Financial staff, review training, and identify problem areas. Community Mayors, SAO's and other Hamlet financial staff; Provides technical guidance and advice. Qikiqtaaluk Regional Office Community and Government Services: To provide program information on the Hamlet's financial and administration management to the Manager Community Development on a regular basis. The work will be performed with respect to all Inuit Societal Values.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of the Senior Administrative Officer's Certificate Programs. A minimum of three (3) years related experience working with municipal government. An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered. 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.

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.