Director, Policy and Strategic Planning

at  Nunavut Housing Corporation

NUNAVUT HOUSING CORPORATIONDIRECTOR, POLICY AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2023. 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.
The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest-growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, co-ordinate, and administer housing programs in order to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched the Nunavut 3000 Strategy (www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca) which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.
Reporting to the VP Finance and Corporate Services, the Director, Policy and Strategic Planning is accountable for guiding and assisting the development and review of NHC’s legislation and policies, briefings, and decision-making documents. You will provide leadership in department-wide strategic planning, including the collection, recording and analysis of information on housing, and will be responsible for coordinating information for the Minister, President and CEO, and Board of Directors to represent the Corporation.
You will support informed decision-making, alignment of plans and activities, organized and effective planning and policy structures, and effective corporation communications. The position also serves as an integral function with regards to the Corporation’s crisis management structure and the management of NHC’s reputation overall.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are usually obtained through an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field. You must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the policy field, which should include policy development and analysis, strategic planning, communications and public relations, and crisis management including three (3) years of progressive managerial experience.
Compensation & benefits: This indeterminate position offers a salary range of $118,977.00 to $169,969.00 per year (for 37.5 hours/week), plus a Northern Allowance of $16,008.00 per annum. Note: Subsidized staff housing is available.

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