Iviqtippalliajut Implementation Advisor

Title: Iviqtippalliajut Implementation Advisor
Department: Human Resources 
Community: Rankin Inlet
Requisition Number: 521
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $113,146 to $128,412 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $18,887 (Rankin Inlet)
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: February 20, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

 

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

In accordance with the Government of Nunavut's Nunavut-Wide Hiring Policy, this position is being advertised with a flexible community of work, as indicated above.

Reporting to the Director, Policy Planning & Communication (Director), the Iviqtippalliajut Implementation Advisor (Advisor) coordinates department-specific elements of implementing Iviqtippalliajut, the Government of Nunavut's framework for Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) and Inuit Societal Values (ISV). The Advisor provides a roadmap to embed Inuit societal values in government operations, empower Inuit public servants, ensure policies and services reflect ISV, foster collaboration among departments, create a welcoming workplace, and deliver culturally appropriate programs. The incumbent will establish measures to make IQ/ISV the foundation for GN workplaces, policy and program development, and service delivery.

The Advisor oversees and coordinates program delivery, reporting, and evaluation of policies, guidelines, templates, and programs within budget. The incumbent administers tasks to achieve objectives, monitoring progress, and addressing gaps. Advisor will report on Articles 23 and 32 of the Nunavut Agreement, organize implementation of the Iviqtippalliajut framework, and work closely with the department of Culture and Heritage. Strong administrative, coordination, and communication skills are required to manage political and culturally sensitive issues. The role ensures Inuit language and ISV are reflected in operations, planning, and program development.

Major responsibilities for the Iviqtippalliajut Implementation Advisor include: 

• Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluating, and oversight of the Department's 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.
• Serves 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.
• Provides 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.
• Leads the departmental responsibilities for evaluating, auditing, and oversight of IQ/ISV initiatives by providing information to Culture and Heritage in support of the Government of Nunavut Iviqtippalliajut Implementation Framework.
• Coordinates all departmental tracking, reporting, and Iviqtippalliajut implementation initiatives, including developing summary reports of outputs and outcomes.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job is usually obtained through an Inuit Studies Diploma or related from a recognized academic institution, plus three (3) years of related work experience and to be able to speak Inuktut is a requirement in order to consult and communicate with elders to research department objectives. Policy related work is 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 Inuktitut 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.