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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Operations, the Director, Special Operations is a senior position in the Department of Health and leads the implementation of new clinical programs and initiatives throughout the territory which meet the needs of the client groups in a rapidly growing and changing environment. The Director is also responsible for leading, managing and monitoring major projects (including contracted projects), the territorial continuous quality improvement program, and maternal and newborn services.
The Director, Special Operations has a high profile and significant influence on the entire health care system in Nunavut. The position is responsible and accountable for providing operational leadership, oversight and management, Continuous Quality Improvement, Maternal Newborn Services, and Clinical Operations and Innovations territorial teams to ensure the successful implantation of innovative projects and programs which aim to support the health and wellbeing of Nunavummiut. The position’s main focus is to support the ongoing work of the Executive Director Operations, Assistant Deputy Minister Operations, and the Chief Public Health Officer. This position will have a positive impact on the budget and resources allocations through the provision of its duties. The Director is also expected to provide leadership and direction to ensure that Inuit Societal Values are integrated into the workplace culture and day to day operations.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized undergraduate degree from an accredited Canadian University in Health and/or Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Administration or related field, along with five (5) years of management experience in a health environment. Experience developing and managing budgets is also required. A Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration or related field is an asset. 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 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.