Manager, Human Resources and Organizational Development

• Experience life in Canada's north and make a difference every day
• Be rewarded with a competitive benefits package and annual salary ranging from $124,653 to $141,419 with a Northern Allowance of $16,328/yr!
• Take on a challenging and rewarding role in human resources

About the Organization

The Nunavut Housing Corporation is an agency of the Government of Nunavut that serves the housing needs of one of the fastest-growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, coordinate, and administer housing programs in order to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, (www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca) which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

About the Opportunity

Nunavut Housing Corporation is looking for a full-time Manager, Human Resources and Organizational Development based in Iqaluit, NU.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, this role is responsible for providing strategic human resources leadership and organizational development support across the Nunavut Housing Corporation. The Manager plays a key role in strengthening workforce capacity, advancing Inuit employment initiatives, supporting leadership development, and ensuring effective HR practices that contribute to the delivery of housing programs across Nunavut.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic HR advice and guidance to senior leadership on staffing, labour relations, workforce planning, and organizational design
• Leading recruitment initiatives and workforce planning activities across NHC and Local Housing Organizations (LHOs)
• Advancing Inuit Employment Plan objectives through targeted talent attraction, development, and retention strategies
• Managing employee and labour relations matters, including performance management, discipline, conflict resolution, and mediation
• Developing and implementing leadership development, training, and organizational capacity-building programs
• Supporting succession planning and employee development initiatives to strengthen organizational capability
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, collective agreements, HR policies, and regulatory requirements
• Conducting HR audits, reporting activities, and workforce analytics to support informed decision-making
• Overseeing organizational development initiatives that promote employee engagement and workplace effectiveness
• Building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to support strategic and operational HR objectives
• Promoting culturally safe HR practices that align with Inuit societal values and support a representative public service
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and procedures

About You

To qualify, you will need a university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive human resources management experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience working in public sector and unionized environments
• Training or certification in alternate dispute resolution and mediation practices
• Experience with job evaluation methodologies and performance management programs
• Proficiency with HR information systems, including Oracle Fusion Cloud
• CHRP designation or progress toward professional HR certification
• Knowledge of Inuit communities, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and experience working in northern cross-cultural environments

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, navigate complex employee relations matters, and provide trusted strategic advice. You will demonstrate sound judgment, cultural awareness, and a collaborative approach, alongside a commitment to developing people, building organizational capacity, and fostering inclusive and respectful workplaces.

This is a highly impactful leadership opportunity for an HR professional who is passionate about supporting organizational growth, advancing workforce development, and contributing to meaningful outcomes for Nunavut communities through culturally responsive and people-focused human resources leadership.

We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. An eligibility list may be created to fill similar current and future vacancies across the Nunavut Housing Corporation in all communities.

About the Benefits

The successful incumbent will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary ranging from $124,653 to $141,419, based on skills and experience.

You will also receive a great range of employee benefits, including:

• A Northern Allowance of $16,328/yr
• Enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan
• Continuous Service Bonus
• Health and dental benefits
• Subsidized Housing

The NHC is committed to creating a more representative workforce so that they can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit.

Please note: this posting closes on July 3, 11:59PM EST.

If you are looking for a role where no day is the same, and where you can make a real difference in the lives of others, then this is the role for you - APPLY TODAY!