Nunavut Government is Looking For Manager, Systems Operations at Iqaluit, NU Full Time

Reference number:
14-507654

Type of employment:
Indeterminate

Union Status:
Excluded

Salary:
$113,764 to $129,128 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance:
$16,008 per year

Subsidized staff housing available

Closing Date:
Friday, August 18, 2023 – 11:59pm

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2022. 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.

ing to the Director, Information, Communications Technology, the Manager, Systems Operations (Manager) is responsible for the management of the Systems and Database/Applications sections of Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) which provides the day-to-day operations, and support of the informatics systems and database/applications infrastructures throughout the Nunavut territory. The Manager will work closely with other sections within IM/IT to administer, manage, implement and support cost-effective technology solutions for all day-to-day aspects of the organization. The incumbent will also assist in defining and implementing informatics technology policies, procedures and best practices related to the systems and database/application operational section.

The technical infrastructure includes all servers, operating systems and related peripherals (physical and virtual), all software and their related applications and databases. Responsibilities also include all server room infrastructures and informatics support across the Nunavut territory for all centralized and de-centralized communities. This position will manage the related spending and financial ing for the systems and database/application section. The Manager will manage staff including assigning duties and responsibilities, scheduling work, establishing goals and priorities, monitoring work in progress, setting standards of performance, recommending career plans, counselling and motivating staff, evaluating employee performance, identification and recommendation of training and staff development.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology or related Engineering program from recognized post-secondary institution, plus five (5) years related experience in a supervisory or managerial position. Vendor certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, Mitel and ITIL is required. Experience in an enterprise level informatics environment is an asset. 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 two or more 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.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

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.

Contact:
Department of Human Resources (Iqaluit)

Government of Nunavut

P.O. Box 1000, Station 430 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0

Phone: 867-975-6222

Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993

Fax: 867-975-6220

Email: [email protected]

www.gov.nu.ca/public-jobs