Regional Socio-Economic Monitoring Coordinator - Jobs in Iqaluit, NU

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Community:IqaluitReference number:15-507450Type of employment:IndeterminateType of Employment 2:Indeterminate (If there is no successful Nunavut Inuk this position will be offered as a (three (3) year term.)Union Status:This position is included in the Nunavut Employees UnionSalary:$85,179 to $96,684 per year, 37.5 hours/weekNorthern Allowance:$16,008 per yearNo staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, December 2, 2022 - 11:59pmThis employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Assessment and Regulation, the Regional Socio-Economic Monitoring Coordinator (Coordinator) takes the lead on socio-economic monitoring in an effort to ensure adequate follow up and monitoring for major projects. This position is crucial in ensuring that the division and the Government of Nunavut (GN) adequately respond to socio-economic monitoring obligations as agreed during major project development reviews which are carried out by the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB). The Coordinator, in collaboration with other departments, governments, and communities, provides technical expertise on data collection, dissemination, and reporting on socio-economic monitoring obligations in accordance with Article 12.7 of the Nunavut Agreement. The incumbent will coordinate with several GN departments to collect relevant socio-economic information to fulfil government monitoring obligations.Socio-economic Monitoring is a dynamic process and requires the Coordinator to work within several different environment and capacities. Represent the GN in multi stakeholders environments. The Coordinator will take on the necessary research and preparation of briefings for the Department related socio-economic monitoring for major development projects. This position provides technical expertise on socio-economic data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Write annual Socio-Economic Monitoring Committee (SEMC) reports, utilizing both statistical, quantitative information and qualitative and/or community-based input, on project-specific and regional socio-economic monitoring programs to satisfy project specific requirements issued by the NIRB. This position develops terms and conditions for inclusion in NIRB Project Certificate, represent the division and the Department as required at academic and intergovernmental forums related to socio-economic monitoring. Also, develops primary and secondary data collection proposals for consideration by affiliated socio-economic monitoring groups/initiatives or the Nunavut General Monitoring Program (NGMP).The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized college diploma in Environmental Studies, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Resource Management, Environmental Development, Economic Development, Social Studies, Community Planning, or in a related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in socio-economic impact assessment, monitoring, and/or research.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 two or more 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.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacanciesIf 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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