Manager, Administration Service

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

The selection of the candidates may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Indigenous Peoples.

❗ Important Notice: Applicants should be aware that the position they are applying for may potentially transfer from the Government of Canada to the Government of Nunavut on April 1, 2027. This transfer will take place as part of the Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement which will provide Nunavut with greater governance responsibilities and fulfill a longstanding commitment to self-determination. While the details of the transfer of positions are still being finalized, we want to ensure transparency and provide candidates with this crucial information. Rest assured; we are committed to keeping applicants informed as we progress toward implementation of the Agreement.

🔸Workplace:

Successful candidates will be required to work at the office located in Iqaluit, Nunavut, in a hybrid work mode. Please only apply if you are already located in Iqaluit or are willing to relocate to Iqaluit.

🔸Relocation and Housing:

If you are living outside Iqaluit, NU, you could be entitled to relocation assistance. Furthermore, federal government housing is available. See the Relocation Directive and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information:

• http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/v11/en
• http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

If you are currently residing at Iqaluit, you are also eligible for a federal government housing. More information is available in the Directive mentioned above.

🔸Salary, Allowances, and Benefits:

In addition to salary, you are entitled to an isolated posts allowance. This can range from $26,770 to $44,616 per year, depending on the number of dependants, geographic location and whether the accommodation is provided by the Crown. You are also entitled to vacation travel allowance of approximately $2 000 twice a year for you and each eligible dependant.

As a federal government employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan and health, dental and group insurance.

🔎 For more information, please visit the following link: http://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/pay.html

Duties

The position involves managing programs or projects by developing and implementing plans, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to the administration of key services such as crown housing, relocation, security, and health and safety.

The role requires oversight of financial resources within an operational budget and the ability to gather and analyze information from multiple sources to develop sound recommendations. Providing high-quality services to clients is essential, along with strong oral and written communication skills.

The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and respect, work collaboratively, show initiative, and apply critical thinking to achieve results.

Work environment

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canada's work in the North.

This position would give you an opportunity to live and work in Canada’s newest territory, a place unlike anywhere else in Canada. Housing and relocation assistance is provided.

Our goal is to have a positive impact in our community as well as the territory. These videos will give you an idea of what Iqaluit is about.

• https://youtu.be/OFtxcvBOFn0
• https://youtu.be/HfP-a8z2TC8

Do you want to contribute to our team in Nunavut and make a difference? If so, CIRNAC wants YOU to be a part of our team in Iqaluit!

Intent of the process

📢 Immediate need: One (1) full-time indeterminate position located at Iqaluit, NU.

This process will be used to fill current vacancies and to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities (Deployment, Assignment, Secondment, Acting, Term or Indeterminate) in Nunavut only, with various security requirements (reliability or secret). This pool can also be used after the transfer date to the Government of Nunavut.

⚠️ Candidate information will not be shared with federal departments outside Nunavut to fill vacancies elsewhere across Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

👉 The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and the online screening questions. Your resume alone is not sufficient; the assessment of the criteria mentioned below is based primarily on your answers to the online questions. To be selected, you must imperatively demonstrate when, where and how you acquired each of the qualifications by giving concrete examples.

• A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Notes: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary School diploma are:
- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

📢 If you were educated outside of Canada, you must provide proof of your certificates and/or diplomas are comparable to Canadian education standards. This proof is essential for candidates who will be qualified for this process. Consult the link below for more information.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in program or project management.
• Experience developing and implementing plans, procedures, standards, activities, or guidelines related to administration of services (i.e. crown housing, relocation, security, health and safety).
• Experience managing financial resources in an operating budget.
• Experience in gathering information from multiple sources and developing options and recommendations.
• Experience in providing services to clients.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

👉 The following criteria are essential for the job, but assessed later using different assessment methods (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Working effectively with others.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
• Thinking things through.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Indigenous peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Indigenous person (self-declaration).

👉 Indigenous Peoples: Preference given to candidates self-identifying as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

👉 Operational Requirements (may be requested, upon taking up the position):
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• May be required to work overtime on weekdays or weekends.

Conditions of employment

👉 The following condition must also be met on taking up the position and maintained throughout the employment:

• Security Clearance: Secret.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

You application must be submitted through the GC Jobs website. No acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for your request. We will contact you as soon as the screening process is completed.

You must answer the online screening questions and demonstrate when, where and how you acquired the requested qualifications by giving concrete examples. The other qualifications will be assessed using different assessment methods (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

Need help with your application? 🎬 Check out our video for tips and advice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

You have the right to participate in a selection process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate your preference in your application profile. Your interview could also be done in Inuktitut. Do not hesitate to make a request.

You should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If your primary communication email address changes, it is your responsibility to update your contact information in you GC Jobs account, as well to inform us at Equipedotation-StaffingTeam@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.

⚠️ Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence to answer questions at any stage of this process is strictly prohibited. If such use were proven, you would automatically be eliminated from the process.

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❔ Frequently Asked Questions
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• My personal information has changed, what should I do?
Simply update them in the "Personal Information" section, in the "My Job File" menu of your account. If your contact information changes, please write to us at Equipedotation-StaffingTeam@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca. This will ensure that you receive communications in the right place, at the right time.

• Who can I contact if I have technical difficulties with the GC Jobs website?
You can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada's support centre by selecting the "Contact Us" link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780-4444.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

Apply online