Coordinator, Staff Housing Policy

Title: Coordinator, Staff Housing Policy
Department: Human Resources
Community: Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 1096
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $107,714 to $122,257 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: November 27, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

Restricted to Nunavut Inuit and to Non-Inuit Nunavut residents only

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Director, Staffing, the Coordinator, Staff Housing Policy (Coordinator) will take a lead role on the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) Staff Housing Policy administered by the Department of Human Resources. The Department of Human Resources is responsible for administering the GN Staff Housing Policy and the associated processes to allocate GN staff housing to employees. The Coordinator plays a crucial role in administering the policy by reviewing, actioning and compiling requests and applications for housing from GN Departments and employees throughout the territory. The Coordinator compiles information and prepares information packages on behalf of the Director, Staffing and the Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations who chairs the committee.

The Coordinator, Staff Housing Policy will
• Lead the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Staff Housing policy for the Government of Nunavut with a client services approach to ensure a fair transparent process in administering the policy;
• Interpret and provide advice/guidance to GN client departments, boards and agencies on the GN Staffing Housing Policy and all general staff housing inquiries.
• Regularly trouble-shoot issues that arise with the appropriate personnel which may include one or a combination of the following: Nunavut Housing Corporation contacts, HR contacts, Local Housing Authority contacts, the employee or the employees designate.
• Manage requests for staff housing from GN Departments and agencies.
• Develop administrative procedures and project tracking mechanisms. Maintains reporting systems and information repositories.
• Manage all employee requests for staff housing, follow up if necessary, answering employee questions and concerns regarding the application; Logging eligible staff housing requests by priority into the staff housing waitlist and/or escalating request.
• Receive and forward all GN approved housing applications to the Nunavut Housing Corporation for allocation of units; liaise with Nunavut Housing Corporation regarding allocations to update internal lists, tracking available inventory of staff housing units and completing an approved ratio list for the Staff Housing Allocation Committee meetings;
• Attend and provide secretarial services for committees/meetings. Co-ordinating logistics/agenda development, the development of background information and providing relevant information such as special emergency requests, etc. Preparing minutes, and follow-up on action items; planning/organizing the Director’s agenda.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized college diploma in a related field such as management studies, business administration or a related field, plus three (3) years of directly related work experience in a lead customer/client service support role, preferably in a complex/large organization. Knowledge and experience with housing management is an asset. Working knowledge of SharePoint is an asset. Familiarity with human resource databases, software and systems is also an asset.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Department of Human Resources

The Department of Human Resources (HR) supports the Government of Nunavut in building a strong, skilled, and inclusive public service by attracting great talent, developing employees, and fostering workplaces where people can thrive. The department provides leadership in recruitment, training, HR policy, and Inuit employment initiatives, ensuring the public service has the capacity and support needed to serve Nunavummiut effectively.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.