Manager of Investigation and Policy

Title: Manager of Investigation and Policy
Department: Office of Legislative Assembly
Community: Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 1038
Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $128,392 to $145,662 per year,37.5hours/week Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: November 20, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy, the Manager of Investigation and Policy is responsible for investigating/reviewing systemic Issues and individual complaints identified by the Office of the Languages Commissioner (OLC). This position is vital in generating office reports that support recommendations for systemic, social and public policy change. The incumbent must operate from a position of neutrality to support robust analysis, while at the same time maintaining a collaborative approach to their work in order to effectively collect data and information from key stakeholders to support the investigative/review process.

The Manager of Investigation and Policy’s main responsibilities are but are not limited to:

• Monitoring and reviewing files and other sources of information to identify relevant systemic issues as well as alerting the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy of emerging issues and trends that appear sufficiently complex or issues of particular concern, including cases that may need to be escalated due to their nature.

• Leading and managing the investigation process related to complaints of non-compliance with language rights legislation.
• Designing and leading research projects on language rights, policy effectiveness, and compliance trends, providing insights to support the Office's mandate.
• Acting as a critical point of contact between the Commissioner's Office and public institutions, community organizations, and other government bodies regarding investigation and research matters
• Presenting findings to the public, government officials, and stakeholders to raise awareness about systemic language rights issues and advocate for changes that promote compliance.
• Supervising and mentoring a team of investigators, ensuring they have the resources, training, and support necessary to perform their duties effectively.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution in Law, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Linguistics, or a related field along with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience that includes conducting and managing investigations, ideally within a government or regulatory framework, and leading research initiatives and managing research teams, particularly within the context of public policy or language rights. A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience and the ability to communicate in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages is also required. Specialized training in investigative methods and research methodologies and a master’s degree in a related field is considered as assets This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check 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.

• 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.