District Comptroller

Title: District Comptroller

Department: Nunavut Housing Corporation

Community: Arviat

Requisition Number: 713

Type of Employment: Indeterminate

Salary range: $134,619 to $152,798 per year,37.5hours/week

Northern Allowance: $22,622 per year

Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available

Union Status: Excluded

Closing date: Open until filled

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, co-ordinate, 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.

The District Comptroller reports to the District Director and, as a member of the management team, performs a dual function in financial support to the District Office and monitors, evaluates and assists the respective Local Housing Organizations (LHOs) in all financial matters. The District Comptroller is responsible for the financial, administration and human resources operation management for the District Office. This position also plays a fiduciary role in managing the District Office’s assets and in the provision of effective financial management reporting to the District and Directorate Offices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating and developing budgets that secure the financial resources needed to provide services. They will work in co-operation with the executive management team to ensure expenditures are made in a manner consistent with the Corporation’s policies and within the budget allocated. The incumbent will also ensure all accounting processes are performed under the guidance of the generally accepted accounting principles and Legislative requirements.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of the CPA designation with at least five (5) years of related business or accounting experience and two (2) years supervisory experience in an administrative or accounting environment is required.

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.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• 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.

Nunavut Housing Corporation

Adequate and affordable housing is crucial for strong communities. The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) works to create, coordinate and administer housing programs that help Nunavummiut access a range of housing options.

As a territorial corporation of the Government of Nunavut (GN), NHC provides opportunities for individuals and families to access housing that supports a healthy, secure, independent, and dignified lifestyle. We do this by working with Nunavut’s communities, local housing organizations partners, industry, and other stakeholders. We offer a range of housing-related programs that together support: new construction, maintenance and repairs, education and training, financing, policy development, public housing, and staff housing to GN employees.

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.