Project Manager - Jobs in Pond Inlet, NU

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Community:Pond InletReference number:14-507656Type of employment:IndeterminateUnion Status:This position is included in the Nunavut Employees UnionSalary:$105,342 to $119,511 per year, 37.5 hours/weekNorthern Allowance:$28,577 per yearSubsidized staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, February 17, 2023 - 11:59pmThis employment opportunity is open to all applicants.The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2022. 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 Regional Project Manager, the incumbent is accountable for the application of the GN Project Management Policy and CGS Project Management Process to consistently deliver major and technically complex infrastructure projects valued up to $50 million dollars within schedule and budget, and to meet agreed stakeholder needs.Projects include health centers, schools, recreation facilities, government and municipal offices, as well as water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure. Projects may be new builds, additions, life-cycle renewals, or repairs and upgrades. This position’s responsibilities are territorial in scope and interdepartmental in application through the provision of project management expertise to all GN departments and agencies. The Project Manager will ensure that funding is spent in the most cost-effective manner, to achieve the program objectives of the business case, and to develop value through infrastructure life-cycle analysis.The Project Manager is the single point of responsibility throughout each of the five process groups of the project life cycle. Beginning at the Project Monitoring and Control Phase to Project Initiation, Project Planning and Design to Project Construction and finally on to the Closeout Phase of the project.The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline, such as engineering or architecture with a professional project management certification, plus three (3) years of progressively challenging project management experience on large commercial and/or institutional buildings and/or civic works. She/he must have direct experience managing the development and construction of infrastructure projects. Demonstrated experience successfully managing projects of a similar magnitude and complexity is essential.Additional requirements include knowledge of northern construction and experience managing project work in northern jurisdictions. Oral and written communication skills, particularly in a virtual environment; Stakeholder management and consensus-building skills; Conflict management skills; Management and leadership skills; Team building skills; Estimating skills to lead in the development of budgets for capital and O&M projects; Financial skills to control and report on CGS capital projects program; Decision-making and problem-solving skills to solve and initiate corrective action to problems encountered managing the CGS capital projects program; Computer skillsThe ability to speak Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun and (two) 2 years of directly related experience are considered assets to this position.This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record 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.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 [email protected]. 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

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: [email protected]www.gov.nu.ca/human-resourcesQuick Apply

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