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In accordance with the Government of Nunavut’s Nunavut-Wide Hiring Policy, this position is open to all applicants residing in any Nunavut community.
Reporting to the Director, Cabinet Secretariat, the Cabinet Advisor delivers objective analysis and strategic guidance on requests for decision (RFDs) regarding territorial priorities, policies, legislative proposals, and government-wide initiatives. The incumbent conducts independent central agency evaluations of ministerial submissions, testing proposals against statutory authorities, business plans, financial parameters, and government mandates to support informed executive decision-making.
The key responsibilities of the Cabinet Advisor include but are not limited to:
- Review and analyze departmental submissions, policy proposals, and draft legislation to verify accuracy, evaluate viable options, and assess alignment with territorial priorities and governing authorities.
- Prepare objective, confidential advice for executive council and formulate actionable recommendations for cabinet review.
- Provide expert advisory support to interdepartmental deputy ministers’ committees and cabinet sub-committees on complex policy issues, corporate history, and strategic initiatives.
- Facilitate cabinet operations by managing official ministerial records, drafting decision records, and safeguarding the security and integrity of the cabinet record.
- Communicate cabinet directives, context, and decisions to deputy ministers, senior executives, and policy directors across government departments.
- Monitor ongoing departmental initiatives, legislation, and public communications to ensure compliance with executive council direction and conventions.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through:
- A recognized undergraduate degree in public policy, social sciences, public administration, law, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience developing and analyzing public policy, programs, and systems in a large organizational setting or government setting.
- 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. 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. Applicants who possess equivalent education and/or experience that meets the requirements outlined above are encouraged to apply.
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 the rejection of their application.
