Jobs

Director, Communications

Department of Communications
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Iqaluit, NU

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will be responsible to create the
strategic direction for NTI communications and to ensure the direction reflects NTI’s and the
Nunavut Agreement’s priorities, goals and objectives. The Director will oversee all
communications-related functions, procedures, systems and policies at NTI to ensure effective
internal and external communications between NTI and its target audiences. You as the
successful candidate will directly advises the CEO and other senior managers on the
implications of proposed actions and decisions. You will also ensure that all communications
initiatives are understood by Inuit in Nunavut and be responsible to produce or coordinate all
written products, published materials, speeches, and has oversight of the
interpretation/translations shop, records and information management and information
technology systems.
To be invited for an interview; you must have a University degree or diploma in a
communication-related field of study, or equivalent. A minimum of 5 years experience in the
field of communications and 5 years experience in the management of staff. A thorough
knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement, sensitive to local, political and cultural issues and
aspirations. Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex information to create
press releases and notices for public distribution using simple language. Superior organization
and analytical skills, direct media experience, purchasing and procurement experience. You
must have effective presentation skills in a variety of means and various audiences;
demonstrate tact and prudence, also a team player, self-motivated and self-directed individual.
High-level attention to detail and the ability to multi-task as well as spoken and written
Inuktut/Inuinnaqtun language is desirable and willingness to learn is required. The
equivalencies for this position is diploma in Policy and Administration or Management Studies
with 2 additional years of communications, policy development, research or program
administration in addition to all of the above experience, skills, knowledge and competencies.
Preference will be given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.
Starting salary is $123,996.00 per annum (commensurate with experience) a comprehensive
benefit package including an employee pension plan, group insurance and vacation travel
assistance.
Employee Housing is available for this position.
NTI provides a variety of housing supports to employees including down payment assistance and
housing allowance of $27,600.
For full job description, please contact:
Human Resources
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut X0C-0G0

Telephone: 867-645-5440
Fax number 867-645-5414
CLOSING DATE: November 25, 2022
Our Mission: Inuit economic, social, and cultural well-being through implementation of the
Nunavut Agreement.

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