Assistant Deputy Minister, Early and Advanced Learning

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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Minister of Education, the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Early and Advanced Learning, plays a strategic leadership role in advancing Nunavut's educational mandate. As one of three senior ADMs in the Department of Education, the incumbent oversees the implementation of key legislative and policy frameworks, including the
Child Day Care Act
,
Student Financial Assistance Act
, and the
Nunavut Adult Learning Strategy (NALS)
. This role is central to promoting inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive learning opportunities across the territory, while supporting the well-being and lifelong learning of Nunavummiut.

Major responsibilities for the Assistant Deputy Minister, Early and Advanced Learning include:

• Serving as a core leader within the Department's senior management team and acting as the internal and external spokesperson on matters related to early learning, advanced education, and financial assistance
• Leading a comprehensive and cohesive continuum of educational pathways for all generations, from early childhood to adult learners
• Championing culturally responsive early learning programs, guiding adult education initiatives to promote lifelong learning and workforce development, and administering financial aid to enhance access to post-secondary education
• Advising on policies aligned with community needs and government priorities, contributing to the implementation of the Education Act and Regulations, orchestrating legislative efforts, and leading special initiatives to advance learning in the territory
• Ensuring compliance with the Education Act, Inuit Language Protection Act, Child Day Care Act, Student Financial Assistance Act, Official Languages Act, Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and Universities and Degree Granting Institutions Act
• Overseeing the implementation of funding models to ensure equitable distribution of resources, such as the Nunavut Student Financial Assistance Program
• Providing mentorship and leadership to direct reports, ensuring their growth and professional development.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized master's degree OR a recognized Degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred, plus a minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience and minimum of five (5) years of related work experience is required. 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.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience at the senior administrative level 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.