Director of Marine
Department of Marine
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Iqaluit, Nunavut
The Director of Marine will be responsible for establishing the Department of Marine. This will involve implementing the Marine Action Plan, building relationships, developing a team and the departmental budget. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director is responsible for delivering outcomes in the key areas: Building capacity related to marine opportunities in Nunavut; Support and enhance Inuit marine governance envisioned in the Nunavut Agreement; Advance marine spatial planning in Nunavut; Support Inuit led establishment of marine conservation; Supporting fisheries reconciliation in Nunavut; Improving shipping sustainability and accessibility in Nunavut; Increase marine safety and security in Nunavut; and Support Indigenous and local knowledge for conservation and management measures in the Central Arctic Ocean.
The education, skills, abilities and competencies that you should possess include:
- An Advance University Degree from a recognized university
- Minimum of five years of marine policy research and analysis;
- Minimum of one year experience in financial and budget management or research grants;
- Experience in working in a team environment and diverse perspectives;
- Extensive experience in delivery of or development of Inuit training programs;
- Good team player, self-motivated and directed;
- Effective oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to make effective presentations with a variety of means and audiences;
- Ability to work co-operatively with a variety of individuals and groups, both government, Inuit organizations and international agencies;
- Ability to research, analyze and interpret policy, legislation and regulation;
- Aware of Nunavut Inuit aspirations;
- Be aware and understand relevant territorial/federal/international legislation, policies and protocols;
- A good knowledge of financial management processes to carry out responsibilities of administering a large budget;
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
- Ability to speak Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun, or willingness to learn, is a requirement.
- Equivalencies will be considered.
Starting salary is $149,684.00 plus $27,600 per annum of Northern/Housing Allowance and a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan, group insurance and vacation travel assistance.
For a full job description, please contact:
Director of Human Resources
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, X0C 0G0
Telephone: 867 645 5440
Fax: 867 645 5414
CLOSING DATE: September 8, 2023
Our Mission: Inuit economic, social and cultural well-being through implementation of the Nunavut Agreement.
LOCATION: Iqaluit, NU
CLOSING DATE: September 8, 2023
