Full job description

This opportunity is open to Iqaluit residents only.

Reporting to the Director of Emergency Management, the Territorial Business Continuity Manager is responsible for the strategic direction, management and administration of business continuity programs and internal emergency preparedness. In doing so, the Manager actively contributes to the Government of Nunavut's (GN) and the Department's commitment to ensuring that priority, mission-critical services and processes continue to operate or are restored to service as quickly as possible in the event of a significant business interruption.

Key responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Ensure that the department complies with section 5 of the Emergency Measures Act;
• Establish and ensure the implementation of the general framework, structure, strategies and programs;
• Develop and implement a performance measurement framework to assess the GN's emergency preparedness based on known risks to business continuity; and
• Identify and promote best practices in business continuity within the GN and the public sector.

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree program in emergency management, business continuity/management or a related field, and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience including three years in a supervisory or management position. Assets include: experience in business continuity, public safety, health and safety, adult education planning, development and organization, minimum level 100 incident command system and/or basic emergency management course, and related experience or training in emergency management. This is a highly sensitive position. A satisfactory criminal record check and clearance to work with vulnerable people is required.

The official languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Candidates may submit their resumes in any of Nunavut's official languages. Proficiency in Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, relationship to the land, Qaujimajatuqangit and Inuktut, as well as experience of working in a northern cross-cultural environment, are also considered assets.

An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered for this position. We therefore encourage you to apply if you have education or experience equivalent to the qualifications described above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

To apply, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to kimw@sivummutsolutions.ca. Please include REFERENCE in the subject line of your e-mail.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to ensuring that its workforce is representative of its population. Accordingly, priority will be given to Inuit of Nunavut who define themselves as registered Inuit under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees on probation must obtain and provide written authorization from the head office of the employing department.
• This authorization must accompany the application for it to be considered.
• The fact of having a criminal record does not necessarily exclude an application from consideration; if it does, it will be assessed in the light of the scope and obligations of the position. However, this condition only applies to positions requiring a satisfactory criminal record check or clearance to work with vulnerable persons.
• Applications may be submitted in either of Nunavut's official languages.
• Only those invited to an interview will be contacted.
  Applicants with foreign post-secondary credentials are required to provide an evaluation of their foreign credentials by a recognized Canadian educational institution at their own expense. Failure to do so may result in rejection of their application.

Information
Ministry
Ministry of Community and Government Services
Location
Iqaluit
Housing
No subsidized housing is available for this position.
Reference number
14-01-CGS-15731KW
Salary
130,698 to $148,348 per year, 37.5 hours per week
Northern living allowance
16,008 per year
Type of employment
Indeterminate position
Union
Non-union position
Expiry options
Closing date
Closing date
Friday, January 10, 2025 - 23:59
Eastern Standard Time

Contact
Department of Human Resources
Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000, Station 430, Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Tel: (613) 292-8115
E-mail: kimw@sivummutsolutions.ca