Manager, Communications

Government of Nunavut Recruitment•Iqaluit, NU

11h•CA$124,653 - CA$141,420•Onsite

About The Position

The NHC is seeking a collaborative and skilled Manager, Communications to lead corporate communications and public engagement across Nunavut. Reporting to the Director, Policy and Strategic Planning, this position provides communications advice and support to the Minister, Board of Directors, Senior Management, and staff, ensuring Nunavummiut understand NHC programs, services, and housing initiatives. This position oversees strategic communications, media relations, digital platforms, and public messaging, ensuring communications are timely, consistent, and aligned with GN and NHC priorities. Success in this role requires more than technical expertise; it calls for systems thinking and cultural humility to navigate complex issues, support informed decision-making, and ensure communications reflect Inuit societal values and Northern realities. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and trusted advisor with experience in public affairs, issues management, and leadership within government, public sector, or Northern environments.

Requirements

Strategic communicator who can turn complex issues into clear, meaningful messages and build public understanding across diverse communities.
Collaborative and skilled.
Systems thinking.
Cultural humility.
Experience in public affairs.
Experience in issues management.
Leadership experience within government, public sector, or Northern environments.
Must be a resident of Iqaluit.

Responsibilities

Lead corporate communications and public engagement across Nunavut.
Provide communications advice and support to the Minister, Board of Directors, Senior Management, and staff.
Oversee strategic communications, media relations, digital platforms, and public messaging.
Ensure communications are timely, consistent, and aligned with GN and NHC priorities.
Navigate complex issues with systems thinking and cultural humility.
Support informed decision-making.
Ensure communications reflect Inuit societal values and Northern realities.