Assistant Deputy Minister, Service Nunavut

Government of Nunavut Recruitment • Iqaluit, NU

15h

About The Position

Reporting to the Deputy Minister, Community Services (DM), the Assistant Deputy Minister, Service Nunavut (ADM) plays a pivotal role within the government, overseeing the efficient delivery of a wide range of government programs and services. This position operates within the framework of enhancing service excellence, leveraging technology, and optimizing processes to ensure exceptional client experiences. The ADM is also responsible for overseeing service delivery strategies related to Motor Vehicle services, ensuring adherence to safety standards, legislation, and service quality initiatives. The ADM provides leadership and strategic direction for the effective and efficient delivery of government programs and services related to motor vehicles, safety services, consumer affairs, and the Government Liaison Offices. The ADM is accountable for developing and approving policies, processes and training programs that align with the Nunavut Building Code Act, the Technical Standards and Safety Act and the Fire Prevention Act, ensuring adherence to these Acts and their respective regulations.

Requirements

• Ten years of senior management experience in the public or private sector.
• At least five years in a progressively responsible leadership position.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is mandatory.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut.

Nice To Haves

• A recognized university degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the efficient delivery of a wide range of government programs and services.
• Enhancing service excellence, leveraging technology, and optimizing processes to ensure exceptional client experiences.
• Overseeing service delivery strategies related to Motor Vehicle services, ensuring adherence to safety standards, legislation, and service quality initiatives.
• Providing leadership and strategic direction for the effective and efficient delivery of government programs and services related to motor vehicles, safety services, consumer affairs, and the Government Liaison Offices.
• Developing and approving policies, processes and training programs that align with the Nunavut Building Code Act, the Technical Standards and Safety Act and the Fire Prevention Act, ensuring adherence to these Acts and their respective regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior