Manager, Educator Development - Jobs in Pond Inlet, NU

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Community:Pond InletReference number:09-506989Type of employment:IndeterminateType of Employment 2:If there is no successful Nunavut Land Claims Beneficiary this position will be offered as a 3 year termUnion Status:ExcludedSalary:$107,718 to $122,265 per year, 37.5 hours/weekNorthern Allowance:$24,214 per yearSubsidized staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, August 5, 2022 - 11:59pmThis employment opportunity is open to all applicants.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, Educator Development, the Manager, Educator Development is responsible for overseeing the effective operation of the Educator Development unit. In doing so, he/she is accountable for the design and coordination of the development, implementation and delivery of recruitment and orientation programs for new educators; management of the mentorship program for current educators; and the stewardship of Nunavut’s (educator) Professional Development Framework(s). He/she supports a system of formative assessment that is focused on the continuous improvement of all Nunavut educators with the goal of excellence in teaching and leadership standards. Ultimately, this ensures that students receive high quality education which positions them to better access local job opportunities and function as citizens of the world.The Manager, Educator Development plays a key role in ensuring that educators are best equipped to deliver the curriculum established by the Minister of Education. It is through the Manager, Educator Development that the Department demonstrates accountability to the Public for the quality of education offered to students in Nunavut’s schools. As a whole, the Educator Development Division is mandated to ensure that Nunavut’s educators are appropriately trained to effectively deliver the Territory’s Education program including curriculum, assessment and student support. As such, the Division and its Unit undertake a range of duties that include: (a) developing and delivering training targeted to educators such as principals, learning coaches, classroom teachers and specialized school staff such as Student Support Assistants and Ilianniarvimmi Inuusilirijiit; (b) ensuring educators are in possession of and maintain adequate certification(s); and (c) providing targeted supports for orientation, mentorship opportunities, and improved professional practices.In successfully carrying out this position’s responsibilities, the Manager, Educator Development must effectively function as the Department’s principal contact on matters relating to educator development and providing advice and guidance as needed. This responsibility involves managing a budget of $500,000 and supervising 4 staff: Orientation and Mentorship Coordinators (x2), and Certification and Standards Coordinators (x2). As it relates to these direct reports, the incumbent performs supervisory duties including: directly assigning work, assessing employee performance and dealing with performance issues which may arise.The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or Adult Education (a Master’s Degree is considered an asset) plus 5 years’ experience in education; and 1 year experience in program and project development and implementation at the school, regional, or territorial level. In addition to this, the ideal candidate should have experience with wide variety of teaching approaches and methodologies such as differentiation, particularly those appropriate to a bilingual context and have knowledge of adult learning and development. Strong working knowledge of Department’s philosophy, educational principals, beliefs and pedagogy is required as well as knowledge of the Nunavut school system / structure and knowledge of bilingual/bicultural education, models of instruction and community / culture-based education. The incumbent must also have experience facilitating and be capable of preparing and delivery of training tools, materials and workshops targeted to a range of audiences as well as being a skilled project manager capable of managing a program or project budget and balancing multiple competing priorities. Ability to work with tools (e.g. computers), IT systems (i.e. record tracking systems, communication tools/software applications) and software (e.g. MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Website, Social Media etc.) are required as part of this job. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.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.Only candidates who pass the written assignment will be invited for an interview.A flexible start date after the end of the current school year can be considered for the successful candidate.If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to Igloolik_HR@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 (Igloolik)Government of NunavutP.O. Box 239Igloolik, Nunavut X0A 0L0Phone: 867-934-2025Toll free: 1-800-682-9033Fax: 867-934-2027Email: Igloolik_hr@gov.nu.cawww.gov.nu.ca/human-resourcesQuick Apply

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