Manager, Early Childhood Development at Government of Nunavut Recruitment

Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

141419.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early childhood development, Program delivery, Policy development, Licensing processes, Inspection, Supervisory skills, Managerial skills, Inuit societal values, Inuktut language, Cross-cultural communication, Strategic planning, Stakeholder engagement

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Title: Manager, Early Childhood Development Department: Education Community: Iqaluit Requisition Number: 633 Type of Employment: Interdepartmental Transfer Assignment Salary range: $124,653 to $141,419 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available Union Status: Excluded Closing date: May 8, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees residing in Iqaluit only. Reporting to the Director, Early Learning and Child Care; the Manager, Early Childhood Development (Manager) is responsible for the territory-wide delivery of early childhood programs and services targeting children from birth to age six, and children up to 12 years of age in licensed out-of-school programs. The Manager promotes positive early childhood development and quality care for children through inspection and licensing processes and by providing support, current information, funding, and guidance to early childhood programs and communities. Further, the Manager supports opportunities to increase the availability, quality, inclusivity, and affordability of childcare across Nunavut. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. 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. Education - Vision and Mandate Our vision is to have more well-educated and self-reliant Nunavummiut. We aim for our high school graduation rates to be on par with the rest of Canada and for the majority of Nunavut youth to graduate from high school, college or university, and with the same level of skills, knowledge and abilities as graduates from anywhere in Canada. We foresee more Nunavummiut employed as skilled professionals and tradespersons working in the public sector, the mining and fishing industry and the smaller business sectors such as the arts and tourism here in Nunavut. We want to have more bilingual Inuktitut speaking teachers who will help increase bilingualism in our students. Bilingual education contributes to the preservation, use and promotion of Inuktitut and helps to ensure that Nunavummiut can be served in all our official languages. We have been mandated by the Minister of Education to create a healthy, strong, and flourishing Nunavut. Education is the key to that success. We are committed to taking actions that will lead to real and visible progress for Nunavummiut by providing quality education and training opportunities. Our goal is the development of self-reliance and we are working to provide a vibrant learning environment that encourages academic success, guided by Inuit cultures and values.

Responsibilities

The Manager is responsible for the territory-wide delivery of early childhood programs and services for children from birth to age 12. They oversee inspection and licensing processes while providing guidance and funding to support the quality and inclusivity of childcare across Nunavut.