Manager, Human Resources

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Manager, Human Resources (HR) is responsible for the planning, management, delivery, administration and evaluation of Human Resources programs and services at Nunavut Arctic College (NAC), in conjunction with specialist HR services provided by the Government of Nunavut. These include Recruitment and Staffing, Employee Relations and Collective Agreement Interpretation, Relocations, Training and Development, Performance Management, Human Resources Records, Inuit Employment, Occupational Health and Safety, Job Evaluation, Compensation and Benefits. 

This position will serve as a key HR advisor and specialist for the College and provides quality advice and support to senior management on human resources planning and management decisions, including labour and employee relations, disciplinary matters, performance management, staffing practices and policy interpretation. The Manager supports the effective application of GN and College HR policies and procedures, assists in the development and revision of HR processes as required, and supports staffing practices aligned with Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement and the College’s Priority Hiring Policy, including Inuit employment initiatives and staffing guidance to management. The incumbent also ensures staffing, relocation and associated housing arrangements are coordinated efficiently and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and collective agreements. 

Other key responsibilities of the position include: 

• Managing, coaching and training Human Resources staff; 

• Providing direction and guidance to NAC leave and attendance administrators; 

• Developing and implementing strategies to improve staffing processes; 

• Providing HR advice and training to managers and staff; 

• Investigating and assisting with employee and labour relations matters; 

• Managing financial resources assigned to HR programs and services; and 

• Preparing reports, recommendations, briefing notes and other documents as required. 

As a member of the College’s Management Team, the Manager, Human Resources contributes to strategic planning and College-wide initiatives within a collaborative and decentralized environment. 

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a university degree in a related field, and three (3) years of progressive human resources management experience and two (2) years supervisory experience in a related setting. The following competencies and experience will be considered as assets: experience working in the public sector and in a unionized environment; education and/or training in alternate dispute resolution, Hay Method Job Evaluations, performance management, and human resources information systems (including Oracle Fusion Cloud); and possession of a CHRP Designation.  

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. The ability to communicate 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 a term position, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.