Director, Corporate Policy

Government of Nunavut Recruitment•Iqaluit, NU

5d•CA$136,442 - CA$194,917•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Finance is a central agency and the primary advisor to the Government of Nunavut (GN) on all fiscal matters. Headquartered in Iqaluit with about 200 employees, including in three decentralized offices in Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet and Igloolik, Finance is responsible for ensuring public funds are used to support government priorities in a manner that is characterized by high ethical standards, accountability, and openness. The Director works in Iqaluit making decisions that impact Nunavummiut in all 25 communities. Reporting to the Deputy Minister, Finance (DM), the Director, Corporate Policy (Director), provides departmental, public agency and ministerial support by assuming the responsibility for: Providing expert advice and support to the Deputy Minister and Minister on departmental issues. Strategic planning. Policy and legislation development. Leading the Department of Finance’s review of all GN submissions to Cabinet. Corporate communications. Public agency oversight and support, and Licensing and enforcement of the Liquor Act, the Cannabis Act and related regulations and legislation, including direct support for the Liquor and Cannabis Board. The Director is the senior manager responsible for the development of the department’s Business Plan and has a critical role in determining how government departments and public agencies manage their operations. This position has a direct and government-wide impact and can significantly affect the operating budgets of government departments and public agencies. In addition to providing support to the Minister’s Office, Corporate Policy is responsible for researching and developing legislation and policy that can have an impact on all GN departments and public agencies.

Requirements

Resident of Iqaluit only.

Responsibilities

Providing expert advice and support to the Deputy Minister and Minister on departmental issues.
Strategic planning.
Policy and legislation development.
Leading the Department of Finance’s review of all GN submissions to Cabinet.
Corporate communications.
Public agency oversight and support.
Licensing and enforcement of the Liquor Act, the Cannabis Act and related regulations and legislation, including direct support for the Liquor and Cannabis Board.
Development of the department’s Business Plan.
Researching and developing legislation and policy that can have an impact on all GN departments and public agencies.