Manager, Business Development - Jobs in Iqaluit, NU

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Community:IqaluitReference number:15-506776Type of employment:IndeterminateUnion Status:This position is included in the Nunavut Employees UnionSalary:$99,743 to $113,159 per year, 37.5 hours/weekNorthern Allowance:$15,016No staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, January 21, 2022 - 11:59pmThis employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2021. 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. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.Reporting to the Director, Business Development. The Manager, Business Development is responsible for identifying and facilitating the development of business opportunities in the tourism and cultural sectors within the context of an economic development strategy, with emphasis on marketing and value-added business development. This position works collaboratively with other divisional directors, managers, other departments and with industry and project partners. The development is done through initiating, managing, and coordinating the Government of Nunavut’s participation in various strategic projects, which will require the incumbent to take an initiative to identify as well as getting strategic projects up and running and/or respond to private sector initiatives. The incumbent will provide strategic direction and expert information to the Director, Business Development relating to business development and trade that will have direct and/or indirect impact on Nunavut or Nunavummiut.The incumbent develops and coordinates training programs to assist entrepreneurs in forming or expanding viable businesses to support and expanding economy in Nunavut. This position maintains data to provide businesses with market information, trends, and literature outside Nunavut. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with other agencies which support the business development. Advise the Department on territorial, national, international economic issues, which affect business development in Nunavut. Provide analysis and advice on sustainable export development and trade promotion. Organize and conduct Nunavut business trade missions. Provide information and advice on investment opportunities. Monitor and assess the implication for Nunavut of Canada’s International relations and the international undertakings of the Inuit Organizations and other Non-Governmental Organizations. Coordinate Nunavut’s Nunavut’s business migration’ and manages Staff. The Manager, Business Development will provide direct supervision to the Senior Advisor, Business Development.The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized Degree in Economics, Business Law, Commerce or related field, along with minimum three (3) years of relevant experience. Excellent verbal and written communications skills is a must.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. 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 for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.As this is an indeterminate position for Nunavut Inuit only, Non-Inuit Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the 3 year term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to gnhr@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• 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 in the rejection of their application.

Contact:Department of Human Resources (Iqaluit)Government of NunavutP.O. Box 1000, Station 430 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0Phone: 867-975-6222Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993Fax: 867-975-6220Email: gnhr@gov.nu.cawww.gov.nu.ca/public-jobsQuick Apply

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