Community Safety and Policing Specialist

Government of Nunavut Recruitment•Iqaluit, NU

1d•CA$124,653 - CA$141,419•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Public Safety Programs, the Community Safety and Policing Specialist designs, develops, implements, and evaluates justice policies and programs related to community safety and policing across Nunavut. The position leads community safety initiatives that foster community safety partnerships, engage citizens and communities in territorial policing, and support community safety planning. Working collaboratively with government departments, municipalities, Inuit Organizations, the RCMP, and community partners, the position provides policy advice, develops programs and strategic initiatives, coordinates policing priorities, and supports evidence-based approaches to community safety, crime prevention, and public safety throughout 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. Department of Justice The Department of Justice (JUS) plays a vital role in promoting and protecting peaceful, secure and resilient communities by administering a justice system grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. Public safety and crime prevention are key focuses for the department, which manages correctional facilities and oversees policing services through an agreement with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Through community-based programming and restorative justice principles, the department also provides culturally relevant alternatives to the formal justice system and supports victims of crime. The department helps shape Nunavut’s future by drafting territorial laws, providing legal services to the Government of Nunavut and supporting the administration of Nunavut’s Courts. The Department of Justice is committed to ensuring that all Nunavummiut have access to justice and live in safe, healthy communities.

Requirements

Restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates justice policies and programs related to community safety and policing across Nunavut.
Leads community safety initiatives that foster community safety partnerships.
Engages citizens and communities in territorial policing.
Supports community safety planning.
Provides policy advice to government departments, municipalities, Inuit Organizations, the RCMP, and community partners.
Develops programs and strategic initiatives.
Coordinates policing priorities.
Supports evidence-based approaches to community safety, crime prevention, and public safety throughout Nunavut.