This position will initially be located with the Devolution Secretariat and will transition to the new department responsible for these functions effective April 1, 2027. This shift supports a broader realignment to strengthen stewardship of mineral development, land management, and freshwater resources under a single mandate. The successful candidate will play a key role in this transition and in establishing the new department, including supporting early implementation and onboarding of future staff. Applicants should be prepared for a dynamic environment with both the opportunities and challenges of organizational transformation. The Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs (EIA) provides leadership and coordination on government-wide priorities, offering direct support to the Premier, Cabinet, and deputy ministers to enable effective decision-making across the Government of Nunavut. The department works to advance Nunavut’s interests through strategic policy development, intergovernmental, Indigenous and circumpolar relations, immigration, and collaboration with territorial, federal, provincial, and international partners, including preparations for devolution. EIA provides oversight for communications, statistics, and access to information and protection of privacy, helping to ensure a coherent, coordinated approach to public policy, and strengthening the government’s ability to serve Nunavummiut.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees