Discover a New and Exciting Adventure as a Director, Project Management and Capital Development with the Nunavut Housing Corporation.

This employment opportunity is open to Residents of Iqaluit Only.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Project Management and Capital Development in Iqaluit.

Be rewarded with a competitive salary ranging from $126,763.00 to $181,091 per year plus a Northern Allowance of $ 16,008.00 per year for living in Iqaluit.

About the Organization

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, continuous service bonuses, relocation support, and opportunities for training and career advancement.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC's mandate is to create, co-ordinate, and administer housing programs to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, () which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

About the Job

The Director, Project Management and Capital Development is responsible for the results and impact of the Nunavut Housing Corporation construction initiatives, and for the technical aspects of program development for NHC to assist community residents in obtaining homes that support a healthy, secure, independent, and dignified lifestyle.

The Director provides technical and project management advice, guidance, and support through the divisional team to the District Directors and District Technical staff to ensure the development of Local Housing Organizations (LHOs) and that infrastructure services and corporate programs are coordinated with District operations.

The key responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Managing the delivery of projects and the technical support required for NHC's new construction and redevelopment initiatives;
• Overseeing all aspects of project planning and project management, including but not limited to, coordinating the establishment of guidelines and procedures, strategic planning, team building, communications, community development, and District- and LHO-support;
• Providing professional advice and guidance from a technical perspective with respect to corporate program planning, policy, and management processes;
• Ensuring the design and development of an appropriate built environment is reflected in plans for new construction and by contributing to the integrity of the existing infrastructure portfolio;
• Managing financial resources and contributing to the development of the NHC's priority-based capital plan;
• Leading stakeholder management and communications for infrastructure services; and
• Providing leadership for the effective integration of infrastructure initiatives that align with corporate goals, priorities, standards, and operational practices.

About You

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through:

• A university degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field supplemented with a professional project management certification;
• Eight (8) years of progressively challenging project management experience and direct experience managing the planning, development and construction of residential or commercial infrastructure projects (with exposure and participation in all aspects of design, documentation, and delivery); and
• Five (5) years of progressive managerial experience.
• An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Assets:

• Experience in northern construction.
• A professional or trade certification in a related field.
• Fluency in more than one of Nunavut's official languages.
• Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut.
• Experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment.

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.

An eligibility list may be created to fill other current and future vacancies with the Nunavut Housing Corporation in any of the communities located across Nunavut.

If you are looking for a role where no day is the same, and where you can make a real difference in the lives of others, then this is the role for you - APPLY TODAY!

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