Vice President, Infrastructure Jobs

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2023. 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. We offer competitive salary and performance pay, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation benefits, continuous service bonuses, and opportunities for training and career advancement, among a broader suite of employee programs and benefits.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing 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, (www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca) which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

The Vice President, Infrastructure reports to the President & CEO of the Nunavut Housing Corporation and is accountable for the planning, development and delivery of the corporation’s infrastructure services which encompass capital infrastructure, technical services and project management, territorial maintenance activities and planning, as well as real property and procurement. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of best practices in project management, including cost control and performance measurements for all project development, program, and service delivery by NHC while ensuring programs and services are consistent with the Corporation’s goals and objectives.

The successful candidate requires an undergraduate degree in engineering, business administration, public administration or a related field. The candidate must have a minimum of ten years of experience in construction project management, working in the areas of commercial and residential development and property management with five years of progressive senior management experience in a related field, preferably within a government setting. A Master’s degree or professional designation in a related field or trade would be considered an asset. Familiarity with Nunavut, and Northern Housing, along with the ability to communicate in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered. This is a position of trust and a satisfactory criminal records check is required.

*Note that subsidized staff housing is available and candidates are also eligible to receive a Northern Allowance of $16,008.00 per year.

*Please quote reference #2023-26-NHC-15537 when applying for this career opportunity before end of day August 25, 2023.