Title: Manager, Human Resources
Department: Nunavut Arctic College
Community: Rankin
Requisition Number: 779
Type of Employment: Indeterminate (If there is no successful Nunavut Inuk this position will be offered as a three-year term
Salary range: $124,653.00 to $141,419.00 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $18,887.00 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: Friday, June 12, 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Rankin only.
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Manager, Human Resources (HR) is responsible for the planning, management, delivery, administration and evaluation of Human Resources programs and services at Nunavut Arctic College (NAC), in conjunction with specialist HR services provided by the Government of Nunavut. These include Recruitment and Staffing, Employee Relations and Collective Agreement Interpretation, Relocations, Training and Development, Performance Management, Human Resources Records, Inuit Employment, Occupational Health and Safety, Job Evaluation, Compensation and Benefits.
This position will serve as a key HR advisor and specialist for the College and provides quality advice and support to senior management on human resources planning and management decisions, including labour and employee relations, disciplinary matters, performance management, staffing practices and policy interpretation. The Manager supports the effective application of GN and College HR policies and procedures, assists in the development and revision of HR processes as required, and supports staffing practices aligned with Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement and the Collegeโs Priority Hiring Policy, including Inuit employment initiatives and staffing guidance to management. The incumbent also ensures staffing, relocation and associated housing arrangements are coordinated efficiently and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and collective agreements.
Responsibilities
Other key responsibilities of the position include:
As a member of the Collegeโs Management Team, the Manager, Human Resources contributes to strategic planning and College-wide initiatives within a collaborative and decentralized environment.
Qualifications
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a university degree in a related field, and three (3) years of progressive human resources management experience and two (2) years supervisory experience in a related setting. The following competencies and experience will be considered as assets: experience working in the public sector and in a unionized environment; education and/or training in alternate dispute resolution, Hay Method Job Evaluations, performance management, and human resources information systems (including Oracle Fusion Cloud); and possession of a CHRP Designation.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. The ability to communicate in more than one of Nunavutโs 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.
As this is a term position, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies
The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canadaโs Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. 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, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.
Nunavut Arctic College
Nunavut Arctic College (NAC) is Nunavutโs post-secondary institution and a cornerstone of lifelong learning in the territory. Rooted in Inuit knowledge and guided by innovation, NAC delivers transformative programs in health and wellness, teacher education, trades and technology, business, and the arts. Through its three regional campuses, research institute, cultural centre, and 25 Community Learning Centres, NAC inspires personal growth, strengthens communities, and helps shape a vibrant, self-reliant future for Nunavut.
